Etanercept Chapter 31: Therapeutic Use and Administration

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What is the primary function of Biologic DMARD drugs?

Promoting joint inflammation

Preventing joint damage by decreasing inflammation

Binding with tumor necrosis factor to prevent its attachment to synovial tissue cells (correct)

Increasing susceptibility to infections

Which adverse reaction is NOT commonly associated with Etanercept therapy?

Local injection site reaction

Psoriasis

Gastrointestinal bleeding (correct)

Dizziness

What client instruction is essential for those receiving Etanercept therapy?

Participating in all available immunizations

Reporting signs and symptoms of heart failure immediately (correct)

Reporting injection site pain after a few weeks

Avoiding red meat consumption

Which contraindication would preclude a client from receiving Etanercept therapy?

Hematologic disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for administering Etanercept?

Once weekly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following precautions should be considered when administering calcitonin-salmon?

Upper gastrointestinal disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred route of administration for calcitonin-salmon when the dose is less than 2ml?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse drug reactions is associated with the intranasal form of calcitonin-salmon?

Nasal dryness and irritation Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of calcitonin-salmon?

Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a correct client instruction for taking alendronate?

Take a calcium supplement immediately after taking the drug Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse drug reactions is associated with alendronate?

Muscle and joint pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following precautions should be considered before starting alendronate therapy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for the client after taking alendronate?

Sitting or standing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of alendronate?

Treatment of osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

What should be reported immediately according to the instructions?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be avoided according to the instructions?

Immunizations containing live vaccines Signup and view all the answers

What should be done prior to beginning calcitonin therapy?

Perform an intradermal allergy test Signup and view all the answers

What precaution should be taken when administering intranasal calcitonin?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What potential interaction is mentioned in the instructions?

May decrease serum lithium levels Signup and view all the answers

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