Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis ( 30 Questions)
A client with osteoarthritis reports joint pain and stiffness in the knees. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to prescribe initially?
Methotrexate is used in the management of inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and is not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly prescribed for the initial management of osteoarthritis. It helps reduce pain and inflammation in the affected joints. Methotrexate, prednisone, and infliximab are medications used to manage inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and are not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.
Prednisone is a corticosteroid used to manage inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and is not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.
Infliximab is a biologic medication used in the management of inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and is not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly prescribed for the initial management of osteoarthritis. It helps reduce pain and inflammation in the affected joints. Methotrexate, prednisone, and infliximab are medications used to manage inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and are not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.
a. Methotrexate is used in the management of inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and is not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.
c. Prednisone is a corticosteroid used to manage inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and is not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.
d. Infliximab is a biologic medication used in the management of inflammatory arthritis conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and is not typically prescribed for osteoarthritis.