An Adolescent with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Is Prescribed Abatacept

question 20

Multiple Choice

An adolescent with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is prescribed abatacept (Orencia) . Which should the nurse teach the adolescent regarding this medication? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Avoid receiving live immunizations while taking the medication.
• B) Before beginning this medication, a tuberculin screening test will be done.
• C) You will be getting a twice-a-day dose of this medication.
• D) This medication is taken orally.

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