The patient with rheumatoid arthritis is scheduled to begin treatment with sulfasalazine. He should be instructed...
The patient with rheumatoid arthritis is scheduled to begin treatment with sulfasalazine. He should be instructed that he should notify his primary health care provider immediately if he notices: a. vision changes. b. hair loss. c. dizziness. d. bruising and bleeding
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Ans) d. bruising and bleeding
Explaination:
- Patients treated with Simponi should be given the Patient Alert Card. Immediate medical attention if they develop signs and symptoms ... persistent fever, bruising, bleeding.
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