What medication used to treat rheumatic arthritis not only has anti-inflammatory effects but is also used in premature infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus?
A) Penicillamine
B) Indomethacin
C) Antimalarials
D) Prednisone
B
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Indomethacin given IV is used in premature infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus and avoid a surgical procedure. Penicillamine, antimalarials, and prednisone are not used for this purpose.
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A) Introduction B) Method section C) Results section D) Discussion
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