A patient who has received a transplant is being taught about cyclosporine. Which statement made by the patient would indicate the teaching was effective?
a. "I know this drug prevents my immune system from working."
b. "If I find the capsules are hard to swallow, I'll take the liquid."
c. "I will need to watch for bruising."
d. "I will need to monitor my blood pressure."
D
This drug can cause hypertension. Capsules and liquid form are not interchangeable. The immune system still has some ability to work. Cyclosporine does not affect the bone marrow.
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