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Which of the following is NOT a recommended nonpharmacologic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended nonpharmacologic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis?
- Occupational therapy
- Weight reduction for obese patients
- Massage therapy (correct)
- Joint replacement surgery
Which of the following statements about disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) is NOT true according to the text?
Which of the following statements about disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) is NOT true according to the text?
- A DMARD should be started within the first 3 months of symptom onset.
- Biologic agents like etanercept and infliximab are considered first-line DMARDs. (correct)
- Early use of DMARDs can reduce mortality.
- First-line DMARDs include methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, and leflunomide.
According to the information provided, which of the following statements about methotrexate (MTX) is correct?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements about methotrexate (MTX) is correct?
- MTX is the only DMARD that can reduce mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
- MTX is not recommended as a first-line DMARD due to its high toxicity.
- Long-term data suggest that MTX has superior outcomes compared to all other DMARDs.
- MTX is often chosen initially because it has lower cost than biologic agents. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a biologic agent with disease-modifying activity in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a biologic agent with disease-modifying activity in the text?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements about leflunomide is correct?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements about leflunomide is correct?
Which of the following DMARDs is NOT listed as a less frequently used option due to either less efficacy or higher toxicity?
Which of the following DMARDs is NOT listed as a less frequently used option due to either less efficacy or higher toxicity?
According to the information provided, what is the purpose of patient education in the management of rheumatoid arthritis?
According to the information provided, what is the purpose of patient education in the management of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following statements about the IL-1 receptor antagonist anakinra is correct based on the information provided?
Which of the following statements about the IL-1 receptor antagonist anakinra is correct based on the information provided?
Which of the following combinations of DMARDs is considered particularly effective for rheumatoid arthritis when single-DMARD treatment is unsuccessful?
Which of the following combinations of DMARDs is considered particularly effective for rheumatoid arthritis when single-DMARD treatment is unsuccessful?
What is the primary mechanism of action of methotrexate (MTX) that contributes to its anti-inflammatory properties?
What is the primary mechanism of action of methotrexate (MTX) that contributes to its anti-inflammatory properties?
Which of the following statements about the onset of action and efficacy of methotrexate (MTX) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the onset of action and efficacy of methotrexate (MTX) is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a potential toxicity or adverse effect associated with methotrexate (MTX) treatment?
Which of the following is NOT a potential toxicity or adverse effect associated with methotrexate (MTX) treatment?
What is the primary role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids in the management of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids in the management of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following statements about the use of corticosteroids in the management of rheumatoid arthritis is correct?
Which of the following statements about the use of corticosteroids in the management of rheumatoid arthritis is correct?
Which of the following statements about the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the management of rheumatoid arthritis is correct?
Which of the following statements about the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the management of rheumatoid arthritis is correct?
Which of the following statements about the use of concomitant folic acid with methotrexate (MTX) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the use of concomitant folic acid with methotrexate (MTX) is correct?
