A Patient Placed on Azathioprine Has Called the Physician's Office

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient placed on azathioprine has called the physician's office complaining of nausea and vomiting.The patient should be advised that this drug may also cause which of the following?

• A)increase in WBCs
• B)drop in RBCs and WBCs
• C)headaches
• D)diarrhea

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord, and responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, and language.

Convoluted Outer Layer

Referring typically to the cerebral cortex of the brain, noted for its deeply wrinkled surface, increasing the surface area for neural connections.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres, facilitating inter-hemispheric communication.