Which medications are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?(Select all that apply.)
1. Rituximab (Rituxan)
2. Leflunomide (Arava)
3. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
4. Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
5. Ibuprofen (Advil)
1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Rituximab (Rituxan) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 2: Leflunomide (Arava) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 3: Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 4: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is not used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 5: Ibuprofen (Advil) is not used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Global Rationale: Rituximab (Rituxan), Leflunomide (Arava),and Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is not used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Ibuprofen (Advil) is not used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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