The nurse has an order to begin drug therapy with cyclosporine for a client who has undergone transplant surgery.The nurse looks for a corresponding order for which of the following that is usually given with this drug?

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Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. It is typically given in combination with corticosteroids to reduce the risk of rejection and decrease the incidence of adverse effects of cyclosporine. Antipyretics are used to reduce fever, antihistamines are used to treat allergic reactions, and cytoprotective agents are used to protect against cell damage, but none of these drugs are typically given with cyclosporine.

The Nurse Has an Order to Begin Drug Therapy with Cyclosporine