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What is the first-line treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that falls under the category of oral medications?
What is the first-line treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that falls under the category of oral medications?
Which medication is commonly used to manage cognitive decline in patients with MS?
Which medication is commonly used to manage cognitive decline in patients with MS?
What is the primary treatment recommended for bowel and bladder dysfunction in MS patients with a hyper-reflexic bladder?
What is the primary treatment recommended for bowel and bladder dysfunction in MS patients with a hyper-reflexic bladder?
Which medication is indicated for managing spasticity and gait issues in MS patients?
Which medication is indicated for managing spasticity and gait issues in MS patients?
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What is the tertiary treatment option for Pseudobulbar Palsy in MS patients?
What is the tertiary treatment option for Pseudobulbar Palsy in MS patients?
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Which medication is commonly used to address fatigue in MS patients?
Which medication is commonly used to address fatigue in MS patients?
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If a patient with MS experiences acute exacerbations of focal neurologic disturbance lasting more than 24 hours, what is the recommended treatment?
If a patient with MS experiences acute exacerbations of focal neurologic disturbance lasting more than 24 hours, what is the recommended treatment?
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What is the primary treatment for UTIs caused by E. coli in patients with MS?
What is the primary treatment for UTIs caused by E. coli in patients with MS?
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What is the recommended pre-medication regimen for Natalizumab (Tysabri) IV infusion?
What is the recommended pre-medication regimen for Natalizumab (Tysabri) IV infusion?
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Which type of MS is Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) IV primarily used for?
Which type of MS is Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) IV primarily used for?
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What is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)?
What is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)?
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Which medication requires monitoring for JC virus prior to and during therapy?
Which medication requires monitoring for JC virus prior to and during therapy?
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Which class of medications is typically used for more severe/progressive forms of MS with less frequent injections?
Which class of medications is typically used for more severe/progressive forms of MS with less frequent injections?
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What is a common side effect associated with Fingolimod (Gilenya) and similar oral agents?
What is a common side effect associated with Fingolimod (Gilenya) and similar oral agents?
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Which medication is a common monotherapy for RRMS in patients unresponsive to other therapies?
Which medication is a common monotherapy for RRMS in patients unresponsive to other therapies?
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What is a key adverse effect that necessitates close monitoring with Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?
What is a key adverse effect that necessitates close monitoring with Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?
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What is the preferred initial non-biologic agent for mild Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is the preferred initial non-biologic agent for mild Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Which biologic agent is paired with Methotrexate for administration via IV infusion?
Which biologic agent is paired with Methotrexate for administration via IV infusion?
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Which class of medication is NOT recommended to be added immediately after surgery due to its impact on healing?
Which class of medication is NOT recommended to be added immediately after surgery due to its impact on healing?
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What is the ADR most commonly associated with Calcineurin Inhibitors like Tacrolimus and Cyclosporine?
What is the ADR most commonly associated with Calcineurin Inhibitors like Tacrolimus and Cyclosporine?
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Which medication is often used for prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) in patients at risk?
Which medication is often used for prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) in patients at risk?
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Which medication is the drug of choice for prophylaxis against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in transplant recipients?
Which medication is the drug of choice for prophylaxis against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in transplant recipients?
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What is the common treatment regimen for invasive candidiasis?
What is the common treatment regimen for invasive candidiasis?
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What is the preferred non-biologic agent for treatment of cutaneous lupus if topical treatments fail?
What is the preferred non-biologic agent for treatment of cutaneous lupus if topical treatments fail?
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Which antifungal medication requires renal dose adjustment for use in urinary tract infections?
Which antifungal medication requires renal dose adjustment for use in urinary tract infections?
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What is the most common adverse effect associated with Flucytosine?
What is the most common adverse effect associated with Flucytosine?
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Which antifungal medication has the highest toxicity level among Amphotericin B, Azoles, and Echinocandins?
Which antifungal medication has the highest toxicity level among Amphotericin B, Azoles, and Echinocandins?
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What is the recommended administration requirement for Posaconazole to ensure proper absorption?
What is the recommended administration requirement for Posaconazole to ensure proper absorption?
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Which HIV medication is associated with the adverse effect of lactic acidosis?
Which HIV medication is associated with the adverse effect of lactic acidosis?
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Which antifungal medication may lead to long-term skin cancer if used extensively?
Which antifungal medication may lead to long-term skin cancer if used extensively?
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Which HIV medication is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which HIV medication is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI)?
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Why is renal dose adjustment required for IV Voriconazole despite it being hepatically eliminated?
Why is renal dose adjustment required for IV Voriconazole despite it being hepatically eliminated?
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Which class of antiretroviral drugs can lead to hepatotoxicity and an increased risk of suicidality?
Which class of antiretroviral drugs can lead to hepatotoxicity and an increased risk of suicidality?
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What is a common side effect associated with the use of Tenofovir disoproxil (TDF)?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of Tenofovir disoproxil (TDF)?
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Which antiretroviral drug is known for causing lipodystrophy as a long-term complication?
Which antiretroviral drug is known for causing lipodystrophy as a long-term complication?
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Which antiretroviral combination drug is approved for use in all populations?
Which antiretroviral combination drug is approved for use in all populations?
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Which antiretroviral drug is associated with the complication of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension?
Which antiretroviral drug is associated with the complication of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension?
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What is a common side effect of Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors like Sustiva (efavirenz/EFV)?
What is a common side effect of Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors like Sustiva (efavirenz/EFV)?
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Which antiretroviral drug combination should be used with caution in patients with existing psychiatric disease due to its effects?
Which antiretroviral drug combination should be used with caution in patients with existing psychiatric disease due to its effects?
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'Biktarvy' is a combination drug that includes which of the following antiretroviral agents?
'Biktarvy' is a combination drug that includes which of the following antiretroviral agents?
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