Which medications are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Rituxamab (Rituxan)
2. Leflunomide (Arava)
3. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
4. Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
5. Ibuprofen (Advil)
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Rituxamab (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: Rituxamab (Rituxan) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide (Arava) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is 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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