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Category - Nutrition Care

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Which of the following is a common side effect of immunosuppressive drug therapy used in organ transplantation?

Sodium and fluid diuresis
Hyperphosphatemia
Hyperkalemia
Decreased vitamin C requirements

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Answer: C - Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels) is a common side effect of immunosuppressive drug therapy used in organ transplantation, as a result of disturbances in renal hormone activity. Sodium and fluid retention and hypophosphatemia are also side effects of immunosuppressive drugs.

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