Chapter 36. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chapter 36. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the appropriate use of immunosuppressant therapy by anticipating its use in the client with which disorder?

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

2. The nurse is establishing outcomes for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. What would be an appropriate outcome following three days of immunosuppressant therapy?

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1

3. In the 1950s, researchers began searching for safer medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Prior to this time, RA was treated with aspirin and corticosteroids. Which drug was identified by the researchers to be safer in the treatment of inflammation and pain for RA clients?

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1