The patient with severe psoriasis has been prescribed methotrexate. The nurse instructs the patient to schedule which follow-up tests? Select all that apply.

Liver biopsy , Kidney function tests , Hepatic function tests , Complete blood count , Human chorionic gonadotropin. Due to significant adverse effects, methotrexate is reserved for severe and refractory forms of psoriasis. It can cause blood dyscrasias, liver and kidney toxicities, and is teratogenic. Therefore, liver biopsy and function tests, kidney function tests, complete blood counts, and pregnancy (hCG) testing must be performed regularly.

The patient with severe psoriasis has been prescribed methotrexat...

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