The nurse is caring for a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and who is receiving infliximab (Remicade) IV every 8 weeks. Which laboratory test will the nurse anticipate that this patient will need?
a. Calcium level
b. Complete blood count
c. Electrolytes
d. Potassium
ANS: B
Infliximab is an immunomodulator and can cause agranulocytosis, so patients should have regular CBC evaluation.
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True False