A Patient Will Begin Taking Immunosuppressant Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient will begin taking immunosuppressant drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse will caution this patient to avoid which dietary supplement?

• A) Black cohosh
• B) Echinacea
• C) Feverfew
• D) Glucosamine

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