final exam kathleen chapter 3

Question 1

what is adverse effect of Methotrexate (MTX) ?

Answer 1

hepatic fibrosis (no ETOH)

Question 2

what is RN teaching for methotrexate ?

Answer 2

Drink 2 liters of water a day
no alcohol it can hurt liver

Question 3

what does RN give methotrexate give patient ?

Answer 3

• leucovorin
• folic acid

given to protect healthy cells from MTX

Question 4

methotrexate can cause

Answer 4

blindness ( must do eye exam every 6 month)
photosensitivy

Question 5

methotrexate define

Answer 5

DMARD
- immunosuppressants
treat -chemotherapy and immunosuppressant in auto-immune diseases.
treat