a. ""You have the right to refuse to take the methotrexate."" b. ""Methotrexate is less expensive than some of the newer drugs."" c. ""It is important to start methotrexate early to decrease the extent of joint damage."" d. ""Methotrexate is effective and has fewer side effects than some of the other drugs.""

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a. ""You have the right to refuse to take the methotrexate."" b. ""Methotrexate is less expensive than some of the newer drugs."" c. ""It is important to start methotrexate early to decrease the extent of joint damage."" d. ""Methotrexate is effective and has fewer side effects than some of the other drugs.""

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Athena · Answer 1

The correct option from the options given is:

a. You have the right to refuse to take the methotrexate.

Explanation:

The methotrexate is a medicament that is used for diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or cancer, but this medicament is denominated antimetabolite, that is a medicaments series that could bring other complications a due to its intakes, like liver, lung damage, damage to the lining of the mouth, pharynx, and stomach, there is a risk of developing lymphoma, severe skin reactions or lowering the activity of the immune system, by all these contraindications the person has the right to refuse to take that medicament to avoid that problems in the future.