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nramada

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A patient who has just been diagnosed with RA is experiencing minimal pain and mild symptoms. The primary care NP should consult with a rheumatologist and should recommend:
 
  a. ibuprofen.
  b. methotrexate.
  c. acetaminophen.
  d. herbal remedies.

Question 2

A patient has been taking levothyroxine 100 mcg daily for several months. The patient comes to the clinic with complaints of insomnia and irritability. The primary care NP notes a heart rate of 92 beats per minute. The NP should:
 
  a. change to liothyronine 75 mcg/day.
  b. discontinue levothyroxine indefinitely.
  c. order propylthiouracil to counter the increased thyroid levels.
  d. order TSH and T4 levels and decrease the dose to 75 mcg/day.


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livaneabi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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If the disease is mild, NSAIDs are recommended at full therapeutic doses for the first 2 to 3 months before starting DMARDs such as methotrexate. Acetaminophen and herbal remedies are not recommended as monotherapy.

Answer to Question 2

D
When signs of thyrotoxicosis occur, the drug should be decreased or temporarily discontinued for 5 to 7 days. Liothyronine is not indicated. Propylthiouracil is not indicated.


nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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