Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse should obtain a prescription for
Correct answer
C, D
Rationale
Prednisone (a corticosteroid) reduces acute inflammation, and methotrexate (a DMARD) manages chronic rheumatoid arthritis. Allopurinol treats gout, and verapamil is for cardiac issues.