What do you need to check before starting a patient on biologics (type of DMARD)?
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almost 4 years ago
Check the following before starting a patient on biologics - Test for Tuberculosis (TB) - Test for Hepatitis B and C - Test for Anti-TNF therapy - Test for Liver Enzymes - Complete Blood Count (CBD) - Test for lipids and cholesterol - Blood glucose test - Test for Antinuclear antibody (ANA) - Check moles on skin
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