Following a successful kidney transplant in 1999, a 59-year-old woman has presented to the clinic for one of her regularly scheduled follow-up appointments
The nurse at the clinic should assess the patient in the knowledge that long-term use of antirejection drugs has been associated with A) early onset of dementia.
B) increased risk of malignancy.
C) atherosclerosis.
D) increased risk of venous thromboembolism.
B
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As a consequence of long-term survival and chronic immunosuppression, patients on long-term immunosuppressants have an increased risk of developing a malignancy. These drugs have not been linked to dementia, VTE, or atherosclerosis.
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Which is the cause of arcus senilis?
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Americans are employed in diverse industries that range in size. Which of the following types of industries are noted for high degrees of hazards associated with the work?
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