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Which medication is classified as second-line treatment for Multiple Sclerosis?
Which medication is classified as second-line treatment for Multiple Sclerosis?
- Interferon beta (Rebif)
- Fingolimod (Gilenya) (correct)
- Dimethyl Fumerate (Tecfidera)
- Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
What is the primary treatment for cognitive decline in Multiple Sclerosis?
What is the primary treatment for cognitive decline in Multiple Sclerosis?
- Stimulants
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (correct)
- Modafinil
- Dextromethorphan
Which medication is used to treat hypo-reflexic bladder in Multiple Sclerosis?
Which medication is used to treat hypo-reflexic bladder in Multiple Sclerosis?
- Bethanechol (correct)
- Dalfampridine
- Baclofen
- Gabapentin
What is the first-line treatment for depression associated with Multiple Sclerosis?
What is the first-line treatment for depression associated with Multiple Sclerosis?
Which medication should a patient with Acute Exacerbations of Multiple Sclerosis NOT be discharged on?
Which medication should a patient with Acute Exacerbations of Multiple Sclerosis NOT be discharged on?
What is the primary treatment for fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis?
What is the primary treatment for fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis?
Which antifungal medication has a safer drug-drug interaction profile and requires renal dose adjustment?
Which antifungal medication has a safer drug-drug interaction profile and requires renal dose adjustment?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Voriconazole?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Voriconazole?
Which HIV medication class is associated with lactic acidosis as a toxicity?
Which HIV medication class is associated with lactic acidosis as a toxicity?
Which antiretroviral medication is linked to an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which antiretroviral medication is linked to an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI)?
Among Amphotericin B, Azole antifungals, and Echinocandins, which class is considered the most toxic?
Among Amphotericin B, Azole antifungals, and Echinocandins, which class is considered the most toxic?
Which antiretroviral medication is associated with an adverse effect known as Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome (DST)?
Which antiretroviral medication is associated with an adverse effect known as Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome (DST)?
Which medication is indicated for primary progressive MS and relapsing-remitting MS?
Which medication is indicated for primary progressive MS and relapsing-remitting MS?
What pre-medication is recommended prior to infusion of Natalizumab (Tysabri)?
What pre-medication is recommended prior to infusion of Natalizumab (Tysabri)?
Which oral agent for RRMS should be monitored for increased LFTs, infection, and CV adverse effects?
Which oral agent for RRMS should be monitored for increased LFTs, infection, and CV adverse effects?
In which condition is Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) indicated in the treatment of MS?
In which condition is Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) indicated in the treatment of MS?
Which medication requires monitoring for JC virus status both before starting and every 6 months during therapy?
Which medication requires monitoring for JC virus status both before starting and every 6 months during therapy?
What is the recommended pre-medication prior to administration of Interferon-beta for MS?
What is the recommended pre-medication prior to administration of Interferon-beta for MS?
What is the preferred initial non-biologic agent for mild rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the preferred initial non-biologic agent for mild rheumatoid arthritis?
Which agent has a loading and maintenance dosing regimen?
Which agent has a loading and maintenance dosing regimen?
Which biologic agent is commonly used with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis treatment?
Which biologic agent is commonly used with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis treatment?
Which medication is indicated as 1st line for lupus nephritis?
Which medication is indicated as 1st line for lupus nephritis?
Which medication is NOT typically used in lupus due to its teratogenic effects?
Which medication is NOT typically used in lupus due to its teratogenic effects?
Which drug can cause bone marrow suppression, gastrointestinal upset, and malignancy in patients with lupus?
Which drug can cause bone marrow suppression, gastrointestinal upset, and malignancy in patients with lupus?
Which agent is a calcineurin inhibitor used in solid organ transplant maintenance?
Which agent is a calcineurin inhibitor used in solid organ transplant maintenance?
'Baseline' drug used to induce solid organ transplant immunosuppression when avoiding nephrotoxic agents:
'Baseline' drug used to induce solid organ transplant immunosuppression when avoiding nephrotoxic agents:
Which antiretroviral medication is associated with renal dysfunction and decreased bone mineral density?
Which antiretroviral medication is associated with renal dysfunction and decreased bone mineral density?
Which class of antiretrovirals is known for causing fulminant hepatic failure and rash, especially with efavirenz?
Which class of antiretrovirals is known for causing fulminant hepatic failure and rash, especially with efavirenz?
Which Protease Inhibitor should be combined with ritonavir or cobicistat and is associated with lipodystrophy as a long-term complication?
Which Protease Inhibitor should be combined with ritonavir or cobicistat and is associated with lipodystrophy as a long-term complication?
Which antiretroviral medication has an increased risk of suicidality, especially in patients with existing psychiatric disease?
Which antiretroviral medication has an increased risk of suicidality, especially in patients with existing psychiatric disease?
Which Fusion Inhibitor is mentioned in the text for occupational exposures and prophylactic use?
Which Fusion Inhibitor is mentioned in the text for occupational exposures and prophylactic use?
Which antiretroviral combination is approved by the FDA for daily dosing and recommended for PrEP?
Which antiretroviral combination is approved by the FDA for daily dosing and recommended for PrEP?
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