A Nurse Is Discussing the Use of Immunosuppressants for the Treatment

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing the use of immunosuppressants for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "Azathioprine [Imuran] helps induce rapid remission of IBD."
• B) "Cyclosporine [Sandimmune] can be used to induce remission of IBD."
• C) "Cyclosporine [Sandimmune] does not have serious adverse effects."
• D) "Methotrexate is used long term to maintain remission of IBD."

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