NABP Exam FPGEE Topic 10 Question 95 Discussion

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Question #: 95
Topic #: 10

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Which is the correct start dose of methothrexate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

A7.5mg once a week

B15mg once a week

C7.5mg daily

D15mg daily

E22mg once a week

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Carmelina

2 months ago

Wait, is this exam question sponsored by the local pharmacy? They're trying to keep us all on our toes with these trick questions!

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Cyril

23 days ago

C) 7.5mg daily

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Samuel

30 days ago

B) 15mg once a week

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Clare

1 months ago

A) 7.5mg once a week

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Veda

2 months ago

C) 7.5mg daily? What is this, a prescription for a superhero? RA patients need a gentle touch, not a nuclear option.

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Chu

2 months ago

B) 15mg once a week sounds about right. Gotta hit that arthritis hard, you know? But not too hard, or I might end up in the hospital instead of the doctor's office.

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Makeda

2 months ago

E) 22mg once a week? Is this some kind of joke? That's way too high for a starting dose!

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Teri

29 days ago

C) 7.5mg daily is not the recommended starting dose.

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Mollie

1 months ago

B) 15mg once a week is also a valid option.

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Hayley

2 months ago

A) 7.5mg once a week is the correct start dose.

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Adelaide

2 months ago

D) 15mg daily? That's way too much! Methotrexate can be toxic in high doses, especially for RA patients.

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Moon

2 months ago

C) 7.5mg daily is not the correct start dose, as it can increase the risk of side effects.

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Dylan

2 months ago

B) 15mg once a week is also an option, but lower doses are usually recommended to minimize toxicity.

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Stefany

2 months ago

A) 7.5mg once a week is the correct start dose for methotrexate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Inocencia

3 months ago

That makes sense, but I still think starting with a lower dose like A) 7.5mg is safer for the patient.

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Princess

3 months ago

A) 7.5mg once a week seems like the correct answer. Methotrexate is typically dosed weekly for RA, and the starting dose is usually around 7.5mg.

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Craig

1 months ago

D) Yes, it's important to monitor for any side effects and adjust the dose as needed.

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Deandrea

2 months ago

C) I think it's important to follow the doctor's instructions when taking methotrexate.

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Darrin

2 months ago

B) I agree, starting with a lower dose and gradually increasing is common.

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Enola

3 months ago

A) 7.5mg once a week seems like the correct answer.

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Misty

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's B) 15mg once a week because it's a higher dose for better efficacy.

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Inocencia

3 months ago

I think the correct start dose is A) 7.5mg once a week.

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