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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and who is receiving infliximab (Remicade) IV every 8 weeks. Which laboratory test will the nurse anticipate that this patient will need?
 
  a. Calcium level
  b. Complete blood count
  c. Electrolytes
  d. Potassium

Question 2

Which antigout medication is used to treat chronic tophaceous gout?
 
  a. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
  b. Colchicine
  c. Probenecid (Benemid)
  d. Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)


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janieazgirl

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

ANS: B
Infliximab is an immunomodulator and can cause agranulocytosis, so patients should have regular CBC evaluation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Allopurinol inhibits the biosynthesis of uric acid and is used long-term to manage chronic gout. Colchicine does not inhibit uric acid synthesis or promote uric acid secretion and is not used for chronic gout. Probenecid can be used for chronic gout but is not the first choice. Sulfinpyrazone has many serious side effects.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

rachel

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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