Which Patient Is Most Likely to Be Taking Azathioprine (Imuran)as

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which patient is most likely to be taking azathioprine (Imuran) as a single agent daily instead of combination selective immunosuppressant therapy?

• A) 30-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis
• B) 35-year-old experiencing an acute rejection episode after a heart transplant
• C) 50-year-old who received a donated kidney in a transplant 3 years ago
• D) 70-year-old who has colon cancer that has metastasized to the liver

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