A Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Refuses to Take the Prescribed

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis refuses to take the prescribed methotrexate (Rheumatrex) , telling the nurse "That drug has too many side effects. My arthritis isn't that bad yet." The most appropriate response by the nurse is

• A) "You have the right to refuse to take the methotrexate."
• B) "Methotrexate is less expensive than some of the newer drugs."
• C) "It is important to start methotrexate early to decrease the extent of joint damage."
• D) "Methotrexate is effective and has fewer side effects than some of the other drugs."

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