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ericka1

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse prepares to administer anakinra to a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis. By which route will the drug be given?
 
  1. Oral
  2. Intramuscular
  3. Subcutaneous
  4. Intravenous

Question 2

A woman with rheumatoid arthritis has taken leflunomide for 1 year. She telephones a nurse and says that the result of a home pregnancy test was positive. The nurse should:
 
  1. tell her to immediately stop the drug and notify the prescriber.
  2. advise the patient that it is safe to continue the medication.
  3. tell her to stop the drug for the first trimester and restart it at week 13.
  4. advise the patient to continue the drug only if it provides relief.


meganlapinski

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

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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