A nurse is providing teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Avoid people who have infections.
Practice frequent hand hygiene.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication.
Smoking will not affect this medication.
Expect to feel the medication's effects immediately.
Correct Answer : A,B,C
Methotrexate inhibits the synthesis of purines. Purines and pyrimidines are the building blocks of DNA synthesis in every cell in the body. It affects the production of white blood cells and hence lowers the immunity and hence the client is at a higher risk for infections
Avoiding infected persons and hand hygiene prevents infections. Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage
E-it takes several weeks to months to produce its effects
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Correct Answer is A
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A. Corticosteroid are anti-inflammatory which reduce pain in tendonitis
B. Antidepressants are used for depression
C. Anticonvulsant are used for epilepsy
D. Local anesthesia is used during local surgical procedures or before administration of painful medications
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. Extravasation can cause severe damage and necrosis and the infusion should, therefore, be stopped and the catheter left in situ for aspiration
A. Glucocorticoids are not indicated
B. The infusion must be stopped completely
D. Pressure application can lead to further damage.
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