A client undergoes liver transplant surgery and is later discharged. During a follow-up visit, the laboratory reports reveal a decrease in hemoglobin and thrombocytes. Which drug may be the cause of the client’s condition?

Explanation:

1. Azathioprine is a drug, and it belongs to a class of drugs called as immunosuppressants.

2. Azathioprine works by weakening the immune system of the person to help the body accept the new kidney as if it were your own or it works to prevent further damage to your joints.

3. Side effect of Azathioprine:

i) Azathioprine may lead to a serious reaction that can cause nausea and vomiting, as well as diarrhea, rash, fever and many others.

ii) It  may increase risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially skin cancer and

haploid cells;

hydrogen is a compound or a single element and a element is a pure substence that cannot be separated into simpler subtances

clorine is a compound its a chemical substance that forms when two or more different elements combine

so both hydrogen and clorine are compounds