A Client with Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Prescribed Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) .The nurse should caution the client to:

• A)report blurred vision or decreased reading ability immediately.
• B)continue taking a glass of red wine before dinner to reduce cardiovascular risk.
• C)take this drug with an antacid to decrease stomach distress.
• D)expose skin to sunlight for at least 20 minutes every day to help with bone formation.

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Definitions:

Major Premise

The first statement in a syllogism, providing a general statement or condition for the argument.

Minor Premise

The second proposition in a syllogism, offering a specific instance of the generalization stated in the major premise.

Mood

The emotional state or atmosphere that a speaker implies through their choice of words and sentences in language.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), typically using a major and a minor premise to arrive at a logical conclusion.