A nurse is teaching a client with psoriatic arthritis about the medication golimumab (Simponi). What information is most important to include?
a. "Avoid large crowds or people who are ill."
b. "Stay upright for 1 hour after taking this drug."
c. "This drug may cause your hair to fall out."
d. "You may double the dose if pain is severe."
ANS: A
This drug has a Food and Drug Administration black box warning about opportunistic or other serious infections. Teach the client to avoid large crowds and people who are ill. The other instructions do not pertain to golimumab.
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