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Review Question - QID 215465

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications Postoperative infection QID: 215465 (OBQ20.54)
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QID 215465 (Type "215465" in App Search)
A 65-year-old female with history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is being scheduled for a right total hip arthroplasty. She currently takes Stelera (ustekinumab) every 12 weeks. You advise her that she should not take her next dose and wait an additional week thereafter before having surgery. You also recommend that she not restart this medication until 14 days postoperatively. What is the basis of your recommendation?
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