Following kidney transplantation, the patient is prescribed maintenance immunosuppressive therapy consisting of prednisone, azathioprine, and cyclosporine
Educating the patient about long-term maintenance on immunosuppressive therapy should include discussion of side effects that may include: (Select all that apply).
A)
cardiovascular complications.
B)
increased risk of developing cancer.
C)
nephrotoxicity of a newly transplanted kidney.
D)
development of moon face and buffalo hump.
E)
ringing or buzzing of the ears.
Ans:
A, B
Feedback:
Mostly all immunosuppressive drugs have serious side effects such as CV complications, metabolic dysfunction, and cancer. Rarely do these medications harm the newly transplanted kidney. Distracter D lists classic s/s of Cushing syndrome. Ringing or buzzing of the ears can be associated with ibuprofen intake.
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