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What is the primary function of Biologic DMARD drugs?
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?
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?
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?
Which contraindication would preclude a client from receiving Etanercept therapy?
What is the recommended frequency for administering Etanercept?
What is the recommended frequency for administering Etanercept?
Which of the following precautions should be considered when administering calcitonin-salmon?
Which of the following precautions should be considered when administering calcitonin-salmon?
What is the preferred route of administration for calcitonin-salmon when the dose is less than 2ml?
What is the preferred route of administration for calcitonin-salmon when the dose is less than 2ml?
Which of the following adverse drug reactions is associated with the intranasal form of calcitonin-salmon?
Which of the following adverse drug reactions is associated with the intranasal form of calcitonin-salmon?
What is the therapeutic use of calcitonin-salmon?
What is the therapeutic use of calcitonin-salmon?
Which of the following is NOT a correct client instruction for taking alendronate?
Which of the following is NOT a correct client instruction for taking alendronate?
Which of the following adverse drug reactions is associated with alendronate?
Which of the following adverse drug reactions is associated with alendronate?
Which of the following precautions should be considered before starting alendronate therapy?
Which of the following precautions should be considered before starting alendronate therapy?
What is the recommended position for the client after taking alendronate?
What is the recommended position for the client after taking alendronate?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of alendronate?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of alendronate?
What should be reported immediately according to the instructions?
What should be reported immediately according to the instructions?
Which of the following should be avoided according to the instructions?
Which of the following should be avoided according to the instructions?
What should be done prior to beginning calcitonin therapy?
What should be done prior to beginning calcitonin therapy?
What precaution should be taken when administering intranasal calcitonin?
What precaution should be taken when administering intranasal calcitonin?
What potential interaction is mentioned in the instructions?
What potential interaction is mentioned in the instructions?
