If a Child Under Your Care Is Prescribed an Anti-Rheumatic

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a child under your care is prescribed an anti-rheumatic such as methotrexate for treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, what education would you provide the parents regarding the risks of this medication?

• A) May cause drowsiness
• B) May cause immune suppression
• C) May increase chances of bleeding
• D) May cause severe headaches

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