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swpotter12

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A nurse is caring for a patient in the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse would expect what medication classification to be used in the treatment of this patient?
 
  A) Antimalarial agents
  B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  C) Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
  D) Uricosuric agents

Question 2

What would the nurse teach the diabetic patient to monitor for when beginning a class II antidysrhythmic drug regimen in addition to insulin?
 
  A) Weight loss
  B) Reduced peripheral perfusion
  C) Hypoglycemia
  D) Exercise intolerance



DylanD1323

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Answer to Question 1

B
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NSAIDs are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, for relief of mild to moderate pain, for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea, and for fever reduction. Antimalarial agents are used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors and uricosuric agents are used in the treatment of gout.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Increased hypoglycemia is possible if these drugs are combined with insulin; so patients should be taught to monitor their blood sugar levels often. Recurrent hypoglycemic episodes may indicate the need to reduce insulin dosage, but this advice would need to come from the health care provider. Class II antiarrhythmic drugs are normally not associated with weight loss, reduced peripheral perfusion, or exercise intolerance.



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