A client with multiple sclerosis is being treated with fingolimod (Gilenya). Which clinical manifestation alerts the nurse to an adverse effect of this medication?
a. Periorbital edema
b. Black tarry stools
c. Bradycardia
d. Vomiting after meals
C
Fingolimod (Gilenya) is an antineoplastic agent that can cause bradycardia, especially within the first 6 hours after administration. The other manifestations are not adverse effects of fingolimod.
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____________________ is a field of medicine that focuses on the treatment and control of obesity and on medical conditions and diseases associated with obesity.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).