A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is starting methotrexate. The patient asks, "When can I expect to begin to see the effects of this medicine?" The nurse would give which response?
1. Less than 2 weeks
2. 3-6 weeks
3. 3-6 months
4. 1 year
Correct Answer: 2
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