The nurse preparing to administer cyclosporine to a client should:
a. administer oral preparation undiluted.
b. assess the client's mouth and gums.
c. administer IV cyclosporine over one hour.
d. monitor for febrile reactions after second dose.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Oral preparations should be diluted with milk, chocolate milk, or orange juice.
B Correct: Cyclosporine can cause gum hyperplasia, so gum condition or oral mucus membranes should be assessed.
C Incorrect: IV cyclosporine should infuse over two to six hours to prevent toxicity.
D Incorrect: This is characteristic of muromonab-CD3, not cyclosporine.
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