Chapter 190 - Cytotoxic and Antimetabolic Agents

Question 1

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Pregnancy

Answer 1

Absolute Contraindication

(category X)

Question 2

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Lactation

Answer 2

Absolute Contraindication

Question 3

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Significant anemia

Answer 3

Absolute Contraindication

Question 4

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Significant leukopenia

Answer 4

Absolute Contraindication

Question 5

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Significant thrombocytopenia

Answer 5

Absolute Contraindication

Question 6

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Renal dysfunction

Answer 6

Relative Contraindication

dose may be reduced

Question 7

TABLE 190-2
Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Hematologic disease

Answer 7

Relative Contraindication

dose may be reduced

Question 8

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Hepatic disease or hepatic dysfunction

Answer 8

Relative Contraindication

Question 9

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Unreliable patient

Answer 9

Relative Contraindication

Question 10

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Excessive alcohol consumption

Answer 10

Relative Contraindication

Question 11

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Diabetes mellitus and/or obesity

Answer 11

Relative Contraindication

Question 12

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Active infection and/or potential reactivation of infection (tuberculosis)

Answer 12

Relative Contraindication

Question 13

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Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

HIV infection

Answer 13

Relative Contraindication

Question 14

TABLE 190-2
Risks and Precautions With Methotrexate Use

Absolute vs Relative Contraindication

Man or woman contemplating impending conception

Answer 14

Relative Contraindication