The DMARD of first choice in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is:

A) sulfasalazine
B) penicillamine
C) hydroxychloroquine
D) methotrexate


D) methotrexate
Methotrexate is the DMARD of first choice in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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A) atrial depolarization. B) ventricular depolarization. C) ventricular repolarization. D) atrial repolarization.

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Which is a characteristic of ET that would help distinguish it from reactive thrombocytosis?

a. Transitory elevated platelet count b. Splenomegaly c. Normal platelet function d. No abnormalities in erythrocytes or leukocytes

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Carl Brown leaves his doctor's office with a referral diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis. What does this mean?

What will be an ideal response?

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What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated? 

A. The outer 2 inches B. All of the sterile field is sterile C. The outer 1/2 inch D. The outer 1 inch E. The edge of the field closest to the patient

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