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nummyann

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Methotrexate is used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
 
  a. Severe back pain
  b. Chronic gout pain
  c. Osteoarthritis
  d. Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 2

A patient has been on muscle relaxants for a few months. The physician is discontinuing this medication. Which schedule should be used when stopping this medication?
 
  a. Stop the medication after the last dose.
  b. Gradually reduce the medication.
  c. Refill the medication one more time.
  d. Increase the dose one time, then stop taking the medication.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Methotrexate is used in cases of severe rheumatoid arthritis that are unresponsive to other treatments.

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This is awesome you took your the time to answer these questions. You have been so helpful.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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