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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Definitions:

Enuresis

The medical term for involuntary urination, especially by children at night, also known as bedwetting.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and often excessive weight loss.

Posterior Pituitary

The back part of the pituitary gland, which releases hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors such as purging to prevent weight gain.