Exam 4: NU150 / NU 150 (Latest
2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Unit 9 Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
What is the action of DMARDs? (hydroxychloroquine/methotrexate, adalimumab)
Answer:
Immunosuppression, decreasing body's immune response
Question:
What are DMARDs used for?
Answer:
RA, chrons disease, cancer chemo, autoimmune disorders
Question:
What are AR of DMARDs?
Answer:
Alopecia, nausea, stomatitis, skin irritations w/adalimumab 1 / 2
Question:
Pt teaching for DMARDs
Answer:
Take methotrexate on the same day each week, report s/s of stomatitis, continue contraceptive measures up to 8weeks after therapy, monitor for increased risk of infection
Question:
What are contraindications with DMARDs?
Answer:
Renal, liver disorders, alcohol abuse, pancytopenia, folate deficiency's (methotrexate) Heart failure or neurological diseases (adalimumab)
Question:
What are precautions for DMARDs?
Answer:
Obesity, diabetes, hepatitis B or C
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