A client has been prescribed an immunosuppressant. The client asks the nurse, "Which of my medications is an immunosuppressant?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
2. Cortisone (Cortone)
3. Cyclosporine (Neoral)
4. Prednisone
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Ibuprofen (Motrin) is an NSAID.
Rationale 2: Cortisone (Cortone) is a glucocorticoid.
Rationale 3: Cyclosporine (Neoral) is an immunosuppressant.
Rationale 4: Prednisone is a glucocorticoid.
Global Rationale: Cyclosporine (Neoral) is an immunosuppressant. Ibuprofen (Motrin) is an NSAID. Cortisone (Cortone) is a glucocorticoid. Prednisone is a glucocorticoid.
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