A clinic patient was started on leflunomide. The nurse expects this medication will have which effect?
a. It will decrease joint movement at first.
b. It will cause the patient to feel flushed.
c. It will reduce symptoms and slow joint damage.
d. It will increase fluid in the joints.
ANS: C
Leflunomide is used to reduce signs and symptoms and slow structural damage in joints.
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