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itsmyluck

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A patient has been diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis and hylan G-F 20 has been ordered. How is this drug given?
 
  A) Injected into the joint
  B) Orally
  C) IM
  D) Sub Q

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Today, an abundance of information is available in the health care arena for consumers, resulting in the nurse encountering patients who have a much greater use of what?
 
  A) Over-the-counter (OTC) therapies
  B) Alternative therapies
  C) Prescription drugs
  D) Off-label drugs



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Hyaluronidase derivatives (e.g., hylan G-F 20, sodium hyaluronate) have elastic and viscous properties. These drugs are injected directly into the joints of patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis of the knee. They seem to cushion and lubricate the joint and relieve the pain associated with degenerative arthritis. They are given weekly for 3 to 5 weeks and are not given by any other route.

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The patient now comes into the health care system burdened with the influence of advertising, the Internet, and a growing alternative therapy industry. Many patients no longer calmly accept whatever medication is selected for them. Indeed, an increasing number of patients are turning to alternative therapies with the belief that they will treat their disorder and reduce risk of adverse effects. Although more prescription drugs are used today, that is not related to abundant information. No indication exists of an increase in use of OTC or off-label drugs.




itsmyluck

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


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Gracias!

 

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