The nurse is providing care to a patient with autoimmune hepatitis.Which medication should the nurse prepare to teach this patient about based on the diagnosis?

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Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive medication commonly used in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis. It works by suppressing the immune system, which reduces inflammation in the liver and helps to prevent further liver damage. Epinephrine, cyclosporine, and mycophenolate mofetil are not typically used in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis. Epinephrine is a medication used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions, cyclosporine is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant, and mycophenolate mofetil is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or treat autoimmune disorders such as lupus.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient with Autoimmune