A patient who is receiving methotrexate for lung cancer has a serum uric acid of 8 mg/dL and develops excruciating pain in the great toe. What should be used to minimize the effects of the patient's metabolic problem and prevent nephrotoxicity?
A. IV fluids
B. colchicine
C. naproxen (Naprosyn)
D. probenecid (Benemid)
Answer: A. IV fluids
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MC The number of physicians in the United States nationwide is sufficient to meet health care needs, but this number has contributed to escalating health care costs due to
A. Increased numbers of uninsured citizens. B. More expensive prescription medications being prescribed. C. The higher number of specialists than generalists. D. Decreased hospital beds nationwide.
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The nurse has seen a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy during health-surveillance visits. Which of the following physical characteristics would be seen in both teenagers?
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