The Primary Care NP Follows a Patient Who Is Being

question 6

Multiple Choice

The primary care NP follows a patient who is being treated for RA with methotrexate.The patient asks the NP why the medication does not seem to alleviate pain.The NP tells the patient that:

• A) an immunomodulator may be needed to control pain.
• B) a higher dose of methotrexate may be needed to achieve pain control.
• C) if methotrexate does not control pain, an opioid analgesic may be necessary.
• D) methotrexate is used to slow disease progression and preserve joint function.

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