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berenicecastro

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following symptoms would indicate a patient's localized response to inflammation?
 
  a. Fever and headache
  b. Redness and swelling
  c. Anorexia and malaise
  d. Weakness and lethargy

Question 2

The primary care provider is considering adding methotrexate to the patient's treatment regimen. A preexisting condition that would contraindicate use of this drug with this patient is:
 
  a. Diabetes mellitus
  b. Cardiac arrhythmias
  c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  d. Pregnancy


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irishcancer18

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

ANS: B
Redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and sometimes loss of function occur as local signs and symp-toms of inflammation. Systemic manifestations include fever, headache, loss of appetite, lethargy or malaise, and weakness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Methotrexate is contraindicated for use during pregnancy. The teratogenic effects of the drug during the first trimester can be severe.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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