The client receives cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse completes medication education and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "I must check my blood pressure; it can run low with this medication."
2. "I cannot have grapefruit while I am on this medication."
3. "Mealtimes will have no effect on when I take this medication."
4. "I might have an increased urine output with this medication."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Cyclosporine (Neoral) can cause hypertension, not hypotension.
Rationale 2: Grapefruit increases blood levels of cyclosporine (Neoral), and should not be consumed by the client while taking cyclosporine (Neoral).
Rationale 3: Food decreases the absorption of cyclosporine (Neoral).
Rationale 4: Cyclosporine (Neoral) can decrease, not increase, urine output.
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