The nurse is reviewing medications that are similar to methotrexate. Which medications are closely related to methotrexate?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Pemetrexed
2. Pralatrexate
3. Idarubicin
4. Plicamycin
5. Doxorubicin
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Pemetrexed is a medication that is similar in action to methotrexate.
Rationale 2: Pralatrexate is a medication that is similar in action to methotrexate.
Rationale 3: Idarubicin is an antibiotic antineoplastic. It is not similar to methotrexate.
Rationale 4: Plicamycin is an antibiotic antineoplastic. It is not similar to methotrexate.
Rationale 5: Doxorubicin is an antibiotic antineoplastic. It is not similar to methotrexate.
Global Rationale: Pemetrexed and pralatrexate are both similar in action to methotrexate. Idarubicin, plicamycin, and doxorubicin are antibiotic antineoplastics.
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