Which Laboratory Result Will the Nurse Monitor to Determine Whether

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory result will the nurse monitor to determine whether prednisone (Deltasone) has been effective for a 30-year-old patient with an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis?

• A) Blood glucose test
• B) Liver function tests
• C) C-reactive protein level
• D) Serum electrolyte levels

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Definitions:

Reaction

A process in which one or more substances are changed into one or more different substances through the breaking and formation of chemical bonds.

Major Organic Product

The primary product resulted from an organic reaction, typically the one formed in the greatest yield.

Methylation

The chemical process of adding a methyl group to a molecule, often resulting in changes to the molecule's physical properties or biological activity.

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by a carboxyl group, commonly involved in acid-base reactions and synthesis.