Which classes of antirejection and immunosuppressant drugs are included as standard, daily, antirejection drug therapy after a kidney transplant?
a. Antiproliferatives
b. Calcineurin inhibitors
c. Cytotoxic agents
d. Corticosteroids
e. Monoclonal antibodies
f. Polyclonal antibodies
ANS: A, B, D
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