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newyorker26

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A patient has had rheumatoid arthritis for over 10 years, and the health care provider has now ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) for treatment of the disease.
 
  The nurse must be alert to what side effects of this medication when administering an immunosuppressant?
  A) Infection
  B) Nystagmus
  C) Muscle rigidity
  D) Hyperthermia

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A patient has been has been admitted with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse documents joint pain and swelling after performing the initial nursing assessment. In addition to these findings, what is a classic sign of RA?
 
  A) Cool extremities
  B) Butterfly rash on face
  C) Joint stiffness
  D) Absence of wrinkles


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amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


newyorker26

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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