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burchfield96

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is ordered to receive tumor necrosis factor (TNF) as treatment for symptoms. Which manifestations are of most concern to the nurse?
 
  a. Elevated temperature and a sore throat
  b. Decreased range of motion and crepitation
  c. Constipation and abdominal pain
  d. Poor skin turgor and increased urine specific gravity

Question 2

A client is ordered to receive gold therapy. The client asks how long it will take for him to feel the effects of this medication. The nurse teaches the client that gold medications:
 
  a. achieve the desired effect in 1 to 2 months.
  b. achieve the desired effect in 3 to 4 months.
  c. alleviate symptoms immediately.
  d. are effective within 7 days of therapy.


Dominic

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

ANS: A
TNF may cause immunosuppression and increased risk for infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Gold therapy, or chrysotherapy, takes 3 to 4 months to reach effective levels.


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