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A patient who received a renal transplant three months ago is readmitted to the acute care unit with signs of graft rejection. During the patient’s history taking, the nurse finds out that the patient has been self-administering St. John’s Wort, an herbal preparation, on a friend’s advice. What information is most significant about this finding?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: St. John’s Wort induces CYP3A4, reducing cyclosporine levels (
A), risking transplant rejection. It doesn’t affect sodium (
B) or reduce corticosteroid needs (
C). Depression treatment (
D) is secondary to the transplant risk.

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