A nursing student learns that many drugs can impair the immune system. Which drugs does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
b. Amphotericin B (Fungizone)
c. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
d. Metformin (Glucophage)
e. Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
ANS: B, C, E
Amphotericin B, ibuprofen, and nitrofurantoin all can disrupt the hematologic (immune) system. Acetaminophen and metformin do not.
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