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Review Question - QID 215181

Immunosuppressive Drugs Immunosuppressants QID: 215181 (M1.OMB.4870)
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QID 215181 (Type "215181" in App Search)
A 40-year-old woman presents to the clinic for consideration of a kidney transplant. The patient has a history of end-stage renal disease secondary to chronic obstructive uropathy. She is on intermittent hemodialysis and takes lisinopril. She does not smoke or drink alcohol. She has a stable home environment and strong support network. The patient’s temperature is 96.8°F (37.0°C), blood pressure is 134/82 mmHg, pulse is 68/min, and respirations are 16/min. There is 2+ pitting edema of her lower extremities. The post-transplant immunosuppressive regimen is explained to the patient, which includes a drug that is converted into its active metabolite 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) by the body. What is the primary mechanism of action of this drug?
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