Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
MedicationsMethotrexate
Prednisone
Ibuprofen
Famotidine
A nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse reviews the client's medications upon arrival to shift.
What laboratory order does the nurse anticipates based on the list of medications in the client's profile.
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The client is taking methotrexate and prednisone, both of which can affect liver function. Methotrexate, an immunosuppressive medication, can cause hepatotoxicity, and prednisone, a corticosteroid, can lead to elevated liver enzymes. Therefore, the nurse should anticipate an order for liver function tests (LFTs) to monitor for any potential liver damage.