Which Drugs May Be Selected by the Provider for Initial

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which drugs may be selected by the provider for initial treatment for a patient who is diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS?

• A) Dimethyl fumarate [Tecfidera] PO
• B) Interferon beta-1a [Avonex] IM
• C) Mitoxantrone [Novantrone] IV
• D) Methotrexate [Rheumatrex] PO
• E) Teriflunomide [Aubagio] PO

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A technique used in psychology and behavioral therapy to change undesirable behaviors through the application of positive or negative reinforcements.

Problem Behavior

Actions or behaviors that are maladaptive, socially disruptive, or harmful to oneself or others.

Modeling

the process of learning behavior, attitudes, or skills by observing others, who are called models, in various social contexts.

Phobias

An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.