A client has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Which ...

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A client has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Which medication would be appropriate to treat this client?
 
  1. Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
  2. Probenecid (Benemid)
  3. Allopurinol (Lopurin)
  4. Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)

Question 2

A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis asks the nurse what different types of treatment are available. Which treatments will the nurse include in the response?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Immunosuppressants
  2. Intra-articular glucocorticoids
  3. Topical medications
  4. NSAIDs
  5. Hypoglycemic agents

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 2:Probenecid (Benemid) is incorrect because this medication is used to treat gout.
Rationale 3:Allopurinol (Lopurin) is incorrect because this medication is used to treat gout.
Rationale 4:Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) is incorrect because this medication is used to treat gout.

Global Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Probenecid (Benemid) is incorrect because this medication is used to treat gout. Allopurinol (Lopurin) is incorrect because this medication is used to treat gout. Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) is incorrect because this medication is used to treat gout.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Immunosuppressants are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 2: Topical medications (capsaicin cream and balms), NSAIDs (including aspirin), acetaminophen, and tramadol (Ultram) are valuable for treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis. In acute cases, intra-articular glucocorticoids may be used on a temporary basis.
Rationale 3: Topical medications (capsaicin cream and balms), NSAIDs (including aspirin), acetaminophen, and tramadol (Ultram) are valuable for treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis. In acute cases, intra-articular glucocorticoids may be used on a temporary basis.
Rationale 4: Topical medications (capsaicin cream and balms), NSAIDs (including aspirin), acetaminophen, and tramadol (Ultram) are valuable for treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis. In acute cases, intra-articular glucocorticoids may be used on a temporary basis.
Rationale 5: Hypoglycemic agents are used to treat diabetes.

Global Rationale: Topical medications (capsaicin cream and balms), NSAIDs (including aspirin), acetaminophen, and tramadol (Ultram) are valuable for treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis. In acute cases, intra-articular glucocorticoids may be used on a temporary basis. Immunosuppressants are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Hypoglycemic agents are used to treat diabetes.