A patient who has psoriasis will begin taking etanercept (Enbrel). The nurse will ensure that which laboratory test is performed prior to initiating treatment with this drug?
a. Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
b. CD4 and T-cell count
c. Serum pregnancy test
d. Tuberculin test
ANS: D
Enbrel can worsen infections, and patients taking this drug must have a tuberculin skin test prior to initiation of treatment. CBC, CD4, and T-cell counts are monitored during therapy with alefacept. A serum pregnancy test is not indicated.
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