Antirheumatic drugs that reduce or prevent joint damage and preserve joint function are referred to as:

A. COX-2 inhibitors
B. disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
C. salicylates
D. NSAIDs


b
Rationale: DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) reduce or prevent joint damage and preserve joint function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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A. Formic B. Acetic C. Glycolic D. Hydrochloric

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a. is not b. is usually

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