A Client Experiencing Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Has Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)ordered

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client experiencing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis has hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) ordered.The client should be cautioned to:

• A)Take this drug with an antacid to decrease stomach distress.
• B)Report blurred vision or decreased reading ability immediately.
• C)Continue with a glass of red wine before dinner to reduce cardiovascular risk.
• D)Expose skin to sunlight for at least 20 minutes every day to help with bone formation.

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Definitions:

Conus Medullaris

The tapered, lower end of the spinal cord which typically ends at the first or second lumbar vertebra, marking the transition from spinal cord to cauda equina.

Lateral Funiculus

A bundle of nerve fibers along the lateral side of the spinal cord, important in sensory and motor function.

Central Canal

A fluid-filled channel in the center of the spinal cord and the brain's ventricular system, carrying cerebrospinal fluid.

Anterior Horn

The front section of the spinal cord's grey matter, containing cell bodies of motor neurons.