Which lab result indicate and adverse effect of cyclosporine prescribed from a renal transplant patient mcq given below:
Q. Which lab result indicate and adverse effect of cyclosporine prescribed from a renal transplant patient(a) Increase in HB level / |
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💊 Cyclosporine – Adverse Effect in Renal Transplant Patient
✅ Answer: (c) Increase in BUN
📖 What is Cyclosporine?
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug.
👉 It is given after organ transplantation to prevent the body’s immune system from rejecting the new organ.
🩺 What is a Renal Transplant?
Renal means kidney.
A renal transplant is the surgical replacement of a diseased kidney with a healthy donor kidney.
🧪 What is BUN?
BUN = Blood Urea Nitrogen
It is a blood test used to assess kidney function.
👉 When kidney function worsens, BUN levels rise.
⚠️ Why Does BUN Increase with Cyclosporine?
One of the major adverse effects of cyclosporine is nephrotoxicity.
Nephro = Kidney
Toxicity = Damage
👉 Cyclosporine can damage the kidneys, causing:
- Increased BUN
- Increased serum creatinine
- Reduced kidney function
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Increased Hb level
Not a typical sign of cyclosporine toxicity.
(b) Decreased cell count
Not the classic laboratory indicator asked in this question.
(d) Decreased urea level
Usually kidney damage causes urea/BUN to increase, not decrease.
Cyclosporine → Kidney toxicity → BUN ↑ and Creatinine ↑
📌 Disclaimer: For nursing exam preparation only. Monitor renal function tests regularly in patients receiving cyclosporine.
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