Author Question: Which of the following is a medication that has been found to work in a completely new way in the ... (Read 61 times)

2125004343 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following is a medication that has been found to work in a completely new way in the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

a. methotrexate (Rheumatrex) c. etanercept (Enbrel)
b. hydrochloroquine (Aralen) d. sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the term parallel play?

a. playing the same thing the entire time of play
b. lining toys up in a linear fashion, one after another
c. playing alongside, but not with, other children
d. mimicking what other children are playing

enass · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) is an antirheumatic and antineoplastic agent used in JRA. It is usually the first SAARD used.
B Incorrect. Hydrochloroquine (Aralen) is an anti-malarial drug used to treat JRA. It decreases inflammation by decreasing the production of prostaglandin.
C Correct. Etanercept (Enbrel) is a medication that has been found to work in a completely new way in the treatment of JRA. Etanercept works by interrupting the inflammatory process, by blocking the cytokine tumor necrosis factor.
D Incorrect. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is a slow acting antirheumatic drug (SAARDs) that acts as an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: Parallel play is not best described as playing the same thing the entire time of play.
B Incorrect: Parallel play is not best described as lining toys up in a linear fashion, one after another.
C Correct: Parallel play is best described as playing alongside, but not with, other children.
D Incorrect: Parallel play is not best described as mimicking what other children are playing.