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NCLEX- Meds for Joint and bone conditions.

  1. Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
    DMARD (disease modifing anti-rheumatic drug). cytotoxic med.
  2. Pts taking methotrexate should monitor for what?
    black tarry stools because metho can cause GI ulcer.
  3. What pregnancy category is Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
    x
  4. Leflunomide (Arava)
    DMARD (disease modifing anti-rheumatic drug). cytotoxic med.
  5. Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
    DMARD. animalrial anget.
  6. Sulfasalazine (azulfidine)
    Antiinflammatory meds. DMARD
  7. Minocycline (minocin)
    Tratracycline abx. DMARD.
  8. Etanercept (Enbrel)
    DMARD.
  9. What should a pt receiving Entanercept be monitored for?
    Rash, and shortness of breath becuase etanercept can cause heart failure.
  10. How is Etanercept administered.
    Sub Q. monitor for redness, swelling, pain and itching @ the injection site.
  11. Infliximab (Remicade)
    DMARD
  12. Adalimumab (Humira)
    DMARD
  13. Rituximab (Rituxan)
    DMARD
  14. Abatacept (Orencia)
    DMARD
  15. Aurothioglucose (Sloganal)
    Gold Salt. DMARD
  16. Azathioprine (Imuran)
    cytotoxic medication. DMARD
  17. Cyclosporine (Sandimmune).
    DMARD
  18. Taking Cyclosporine with what can cause Cyclosprorine toxicity?
    Erythromycin.
  19. Meloxicam (Mobic)
    NSAID
  20. Indomethacin (Indocin)
    NSAID
  21. Diclfenac (Voltaren)
    NSAID
  22. What does the Nurse need to assess before giving ca salmon
    assessment for a skin allergy to salmon because ca salmon is made from salmon
  23. What are some side effects of Aurothioglucose?
    Pruritus, Stomatitis (inflam of mouth), bruising (from thrombocytopenia)
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NCLEX- Meds for Joint and bone conditions.
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NCLEX- Meds for Joint and bone conditions.
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