Of the following medications used in rheumatic disease, which not only has anti-inflammatory effects, but also is used as an injection for joints unresponsive to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
A) Salicylates
B) NSAIDs
C) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
D) Corticosteroids
Ans: D
Feedback: Corticosteroids are used in rheumatic disease because they not only have anti-inflammatory effects, but they are also used as an injection for joints unresponsive to NSAIDs.
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