A patient who has psoriasis will begin taking etanercept (Enbrel). The nurse will ensure that which laboratory test is performed prior to initiating treatment with this drug?

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Etanercept can increase the risk of tuberculosis (TB) reactivation in individuals who have latent TB infection. Therefore, before initiating treatment with etanercept, a tuberculin test (also known as a purified protein derivative or PPD test) should be performed to screen for latent TB infection. If the test is positive, the patient may need to receive treatment for TB before beginning etanercept.

A Patient Who Has Psoriasis Will Begin Taking Etanercept (Enbrel)