A patient with rheumatic disease is complaining of stomatitis. The nurse caring for the patient should further assess the patient for the adverse effects of what medications?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Gold-containing compounds
C) Antimalarials
D) Salicylate therapy
Ans: B
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Stomatitis is an adverse effect that is associated with gold therapy. Steroids, antimalarials, and salicylates do not normally have this adverse effect.
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