A 33 year old female is being treated for rheumatoid arthritis with Methotrexate, a Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic...

A 33 year old female is being treated for rheumatoid arthritis with Methotrexate, a Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic arthritis drug (DMARD). She has a history of DVT, but no other significant medical history. The physician currently increased her dose from 10 mg/week to 25 mg/week and also added Leucovorin to her treatment regimen. Bone marrow suppression is a common adverse effect of methotrexate treatment.

What are contraindications for treatment with a DMARD?

What therapeutic effects should the patient experience from treatment with a DMARD?

Why has the physician ordered Leucovorin (See Chapter 45-Methotrexate)? Explain your answer.

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