NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – September 7, 2022

September 7, 2022

The nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions to a client who has been prescribed cyclosporine. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Answer: 3

Rationale: A compound in grapefruit juice inhibits the metabolism of cyclosporine. Thus, drinking grapefruit juice can raise cyclosporine levels by 50% to 100%, greatly increasing the risk of toxicity. The foods in options 1, 2, and 4 are acceptable to consume.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning
Content Area: Pharmacology: Immune: Immunosuppressants
Health Problem: N/A

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition