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A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of life as a result of worsening rheumatoid arthritis.
 
  Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the nurse is responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen. This will involve the administration of
  A) daily, outpatient intravenous therapy.
  B) daily, oral administration .
  C) weekly subcutaneous injections.
  D) weekly administration of an enteric coated tablet.

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed lithium therapy. Which of the following signs and symptoms will the nurse tell the patient to report immediately?
 
  A) Increased urination
  B) Muscle twitching
  C) Hair loss
  D) Increased thirst



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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