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waynest

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A patient taking intramuscular gold salts complains of the inconvenience and injection pain. The patient asks, Could I change to taking this drug by mouth? The nurse should provide which information about the oral form?
 
  1. It is less effective and causes gastrointestinal problems.
  2. It is more expensive and may not be covered by insurance.
  3. Oral agents take much longer to work.
  4. The drug is more likely to cause allergic reactions when administered orally.

Question 2

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis begins therapy with etanercept. The patient must be instructed to avoid:
 
  1. high-fat foods.
  2. live vaccines.
  3. alcohol.
  4. passive-motion exercise.


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bdobbins

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

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

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waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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