A Client Is Prescribed a Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Agent

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed a disease-modifying antirheumatic agent.What will the nurse explain as the mechanism of action for this medication?

• A)Provides rapid relief of symptoms
• B)Prevents the need for orthopedic surgery
• C)Reduces damage and delays disease progression
• D)Allows the client to be more active

Understand the notion of reinforcement value and its role in predicting behavior.

Grasp the importance of self-esteem through various stages of life.

Recognize the dynamics of goal setting and its impact on achieving personal and professional objectives.

Identify the components and significance of self-efficacy in influencing behavior and motivation.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, affecting how a person feels, thinks, and behaves.

Psychoeducational

Pertaining to the educational and psychological interventions designed to teach individuals about their conditions and how to manage them.