A patient who is taking methotrexate for RA sees the primary care NP for an annual physical examination.The patient's alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and AGT are elevated.The NP should:
A) decrease the dose of methotrexate.
B) recheck ALT and AGT levels in 2 weeks.
C) contact the patient's rheumatologist to discuss discontinuing the drug.
D) counsel the patient not to take acetaminophen while taking methotrexate.
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