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appyboo

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Which body-produced substance is targeted and inhibited by most disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)?
 
  a. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
  b. White blood cells (WBCs)
  c. Cyclo-oxygenase (COX)
  d. Interferon (IFN)

Question 2

Which drug is a leukotriene inhibitor?
 
  a. Piroxicam (Feldene)
  b. Loratadine (Claritin)
  c. Montelukast (Singulair)
  d. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)



karlss

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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