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storky111

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A patient is beginning therapy with oral methotrexate Rheumatrex for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse will teach this patient about the importance of:
 
  a. having routine renal and hepatic function tests.
  b. limiting folic acid consumption.
  c. reporting alopecia and rash.
  d. taking the medication on a daily basis.

Question 2

A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a patient with tuberculosis who takes rifampin Rifadin. What would be an expected finding?
 
  a. Crystalluria
  b. Myopathy
  c. Peripheral neuropathy
  d. Red-orangetinged urine


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Periodic tests of renal and liver function are mandatory for patients taking methotrexate. Patients taking methotrexate should take folic acid supplements. Alopecia and rash are not worrisome side effects. Methotrexate is taken once weekly.

Answer to Question 2

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Urine tinged red-orange is a normal finding associated with rifampin's adverse effects. Peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, and crystalluria are not manifestations of adverse effects of rifampin.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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