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Frost2351

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is starting methotrexate. The patient asks, When can I expect to begin to see the effects of this medicine? The nurse would give which response?
 
  1. Less than 2 weeks
  2. 3-6 weeks
  3. 3-6 months
  4. 1 year

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A patient starting therapy on hydroxychloroquine needs to be aware that the most significant toxicity of this drug is:
 
  1. fatigue.
  2. diarrhea.
  3. nausea.
  4. retinal damage.


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frre432

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


Frost2351

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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