William Ruckles has severe rheumatoid arthritis. His physician prescribed ________, an oral gold compound drug

A) auranofin (Ridaura)
B) raloxifene (Evista)
C) naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
D) capsaicin (Capsin, Zostrix)


Answer: A

B) This selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) drug is used to treat osteoporosis, not rheumatoid arthritis.
C) This NSAID is used to treat osteoarthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis.
D) Capsaicin is used topically, not orally, to treat osteoarthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis.

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