Immunomodulator drugs have shown effectiveness for what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Preventing the development of MS
b. Primary progressive MS
c. Progressive-relapsing MS
d. Relapsing-remitting MS
e. Secondary progressive MS
ANS: C, D, E
Immunomodulators can be used in progressive-relapsing MS, relapsing-remitting MS, and secondary progressive MS but not to prevent MS from developing or to treat primary progressive MS.
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