What is the role of corticosteroids when used with drugs like cyclosporine and azathioprine?
Explanation
This question clarifies the purpose of using corticosteroids in combination with other immunosuppressants in the transplant setting.
Other questions
What is the primary therapeutic use for immunosuppressants such as azathioprine, basiliximab, cyclosporine, and tacrolimus when combined with corticosteroids?
Which specific immunosuppressant is indicated for managing transplant rejection reactions that are not controlled by other agents?
What is the general mechanism of action for immunosuppressant drugs as a group?
What type of medication is Muromonab-CD3 described as in the 'General Action and Information' section?
According to the 'Precautions' section, in which patient population should immunosuppressants be used cautiously?
What is the effect of Allopurinol on the metabolism of azathioprine?
What potential risk is associated with the concurrent use of methotrexate and large doses of NSAIDs?
When a patient is receiving Muromonab-CD3, what should be done with concurrent immunosuppressive doses due to its additive properties?
What is a key nursing assessment for a patient taking immunosuppressants?
What crucial patient teaching point should be reinforced for transplant recipients regarding the duration of their immunosuppressant therapy?
What advice should be given to patients on immunosuppressants regarding vaccinations?
What is one of the desired outcomes of immunosuppressant therapy in the context of autoimmune disorders?
For which two autoimmune diseases are azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, and methotrexate specifically mentioned as being used for management?
How does Muromonab-CD3 exert its immunosuppressive effect?
What is the general contraindication for the use of immunosuppressants mentioned in the text?
What effect might drugs that alter liver-metabolizing processes have on immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and sirolimus?
In the nursing assessment of an organ transplant patient on immunosuppressants, what is a crucial ongoing evaluation?
What is a primary nursing diagnosis listed under 'Potential Nursing Diagnoses' related to the side effects of immunosuppressants?
What is a key nursing implementation to prevent infection in transplant patients receiving immunosuppressants?
What should a patient on immunosuppressants do if they come into contact with a contagious person?
What is Basiliximab identified as in the 'General Action and Information' section?
The risk of toxicity from methotrexate can be increased by concurrent use with large doses of which common over-the-counter pain reliever?
What is a primary potential nursing diagnosis related to a patient's understanding of their immunosuppressant regimen?
What specific nursing intervention related to isolation may be indicated for a patient on immunosuppressants?
What must patients on immunosuppressant therapy be taught to review with their health care professional immediately if they occur?
Which immunosuppressants' primary use is for their immunomodulating properties in disease states like nephrotic syndrome and severe rheumatoid arthritis?
The text states that the safety of immunosuppressants has not been established for which group?
What laboratory tests should be monitored throughout therapy for a patient on immunosuppressants?
What is a crucial part of patient teaching to ensure the effectiveness of therapy and monitor for side effects?
What is a desired outcome for a patient receiving immunosuppressants after an organ transplant?
Which drug is used for management of severe rheumatoid arthritis according to the 'General Use' section?
Which drug's toxicity risk may be increased by concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs?
When monitoring for infection in a patient on immunosuppressants, which of the following signs should the nurse assess for besides vital signs?
A patient on immunosuppressants for an organ transplant should be taught that therapy is necessary for how long?
Which immunosuppressant is noted to have additive immunosuppressive properties, requiring dose adjustment of concurrent therapies?
What is the primary contraindication to using any of the immunosuppressants listed in this chapter?
What is the key advice in the 'Patient/Family Teaching' section regarding social interactions for patients on immunosuppressants?
The immunosuppressant Muromonab-CD3 is specifically indicated for managing what condition?
Besides prevention of transplant rejection, what is another significant use for drugs like cyclophosphamide and methotrexate?
A patient taking azathioprine is about to start allopurinol for gout. What is the potential consequence of this drug combination?
When assessing an organ transplant patient, which of the following is a key component of the nursing assessment throughout therapy?
Which statement accurately reflects the patient teaching regarding vaccinations for someone on immunosuppressants?
What is the mechanism of action of Muromonab-CD3?
The 'General Use' section lists several drugs used with corticosteroids to prevent transplant rejection. Which of the following drugs is NOT on that list?
A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about their new immunosuppressant medication. Which potential nursing diagnosis is most relevant to this activity?
A patient on methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis reports taking large doses of aspirin for pain. The nurse should be aware this increases the risk of what?
A transplant patient on immunosuppressants must be taught to immediately notify their healthcare professional if what occurs?
What is the overall desired outcome for immunosuppressant therapy?
According to the 'Nursing Implications' section, what should a nurse monitor to assess for infection in a patient taking immunosuppressants?