A Patient Will Begin Taking Hydroxychloroquine [Plaquenil] for Rheumatoid Arthritis

A patient will begin taking hydroxychloroquine [Plaquenil] for rheumatoid arthritis. The patient is currently taking high-dose NSAIDs and methotrexate. What will the nurse teach the patient?

A) That an eye exam is necessary at the beginning of therapy with this drug
B) That the dose of NSAIDs may be decreased when beginning hydroxychloroquine
C) To obtain tests of renal and hepatic function while taking this drug
D) To stop taking methotrexate when starting hydroxychloroquine

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