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Ans) DMARDs” stands for disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. They help slow or stop RA from getting worse. Doctors usually first prescribe methotrexate to treat rheumatoid arthritis. .Other DMARDs include hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), leflunomide (Arava) and sulfasalazine (Azulfidine).
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Client Profile: N.M is a 36-year-old overweight female who has Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). When her symptoms began...
Client Profile: N.M is a 36-year-old overweight female who has Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). When her symptoms began to interfere with her daily activities she sought medical help. Subjective Assessment Data: Complains of pain in the morning when waking up Has painful, stiff hands and feet Feels tired all of the time Reports low grade fever Takes naproxen (Aleve) 220mg twice daily Wears a copper bracelet on the advice of a neighbor Objective Assessment Data: Hands show mild ulnar deformities and puffiness...
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The Patient: A 61-year-old female. The Situation: The patient has a fever of unknown origin. The nurse administered a fever-reducing medication 30 minutes ago. At this time there has been no decrease in the patient's fever. The Question: What action would be best for the nurse to take?
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