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Meperidine (Demerol) should be given with colchicine to increase its effectiveness.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Client receiving DMARDs should be monitored for:
 
  a. infection. c. lymphoma.
  b. hyperglycemia. d. retinal damage.



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Answer to Question 1

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Correct Meperidine should be avoided in clients receiving colchicine therapy.
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Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C

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Correct a. and c. Clients receiving DMARDs should be monitored for infection and lymphoma.
Incorrect b. and d. Clients receiving DMARDs are not at risk for hyperglycemia or retinal damage.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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