A Patient Who Has Been on Methotrexate Therapy Is Experiencing

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been on methotrexate therapy is experiencing mild pain. Her husband calls to see if he can give her aspirin for the pain. The nurse's response is based on the fact that aspirin

• A) aggravates diarrhea.
• B) masks signs of infection.
• C) can lead to methotrexate toxicity.
• D) will cause no problems for the patient on methotrexate.

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