A client with early-stage rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse what he can do to help ease the symptoms of his disease. What would be the best response by the nurse?
A) "The doctor could prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs."
B) "The doctor could prescribe antipyretic drugs."
C) "The doctor could prescribe antineoplastic drugs."
D) "The doctor could prescribe antihypertensive drugs."
A
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Drug therapy using anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents is the mainstay for alleviating symptoms. Antipyretic and antihypertensive drugs are not prescribed for autoimmune diseases. An antineoplastic drug is not ordered for an autoimmune disorder until it is in its late stages and uncontrolled by the first-line drugs.
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