A nurse working on the transplantation unit is caring for a patient taking sirolimus (Rapamune)
Upon reviewing the patient's laboratory results, the nurse understands that sirolimus can significantly affect these results and should anticipate which of the following?
a. Increased cholesterol
b. Increase in leukocytes
c. Increased blood sugar
d. Increased potassium
ANS: A
The nurse should expect an increase in serum cholesterol.
An increase in leukocytes suggests infection and would not be an expected finding.
Sirolimus does not affect the blood glucose level.
Sirolimus reduces the potassium level.
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