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.

---

Definitions:

Marital Conflict

Refers to disagreements and contentious interactions between spouses or partners, which can impact family dynamics and child development.

Behavioral Problems

Actions or behaviors that are disruptive, inappropriate, or otherwise deemed problematic, often observed in children or adolescents.

Single-Parent

Refers to a household headed by one adult taking on the role of primary caregiver and provider for one or more children, without the partnership of another parent in the home.

Drug Abuse

the excessive, compulsive use of substances in a way that is harmful to the individual or others, often leading to addiction.