A patient in the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis has been admitted to your unit. What medication classification would the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
A) Antimalarial agents
B) NSAIDs
C) Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
D) Uricosuric agents
Ans: B
Feedback: Medical management of RA begins with therapeutic doses of salicylates or NSAIDs. Antimalarial agents are used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors and uricosuric agents are used in the treatment of gout.
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