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Which of the following statements about methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is correct?
Which of the following statements about methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is correct?
- There is no follow-up testing required while on this medication.
- Once you start feeling better, you can stop taking the medication.
- There are few gastrointestinal side effects.
- Do not drink alcohol as long as you are taking this medication. (correct)
What is the best response by the nurse when a patient taking prednisolone for systemic lupus erythematosus forgets the doctor's instructions about stopping the medication?
What is the best response by the nurse when a patient taking prednisolone for systemic lupus erythematosus forgets the doctor's instructions about stopping the medication?
- It is important to taper steroid medications slowly. What does the label say? (correct)
- I will have to check your chart and call you back next week.
- You can stop taking the medication immediately.
- Once you need to start taking steroids, you usually stay on them indefinitely.
Which of the following is a common side effect of methotrexate therapy?
Which of the following is a common side effect of methotrexate therapy?
- Muscle pain
- Nausea and vomiting (correct)
- Fever
- Headache
What is the purpose of follow-up testing while on methotrexate therapy?
What is the purpose of follow-up testing while on methotrexate therapy?
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Which of the following is an appropriate precaution when taking methotrexate?
Which of the following is an appropriate precaution when taking methotrexate?
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