Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cyclosporine. Which condition indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant medication used in the prophylaxis of organ rejection. Adverse effects include nephrotoxicity, infection, hepatotoxicity, hypomagnesemia, coma, hypertension, tremor, and hirsutism. Additionally, neurotoxicity, gastrointestinal effects, hyperkalemia, and hyperglycemia can occur. Options 1, 2, and 3 are not associated with this medication.