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? (Select all that apply.)

• 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:

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that an individual seeks to avoid or minimize.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, theorized to contribute to feelings of depression and anxiety.

Emotional Troubled

Experiencing difficulties and disturbances in one's emotional wellbeing, which may impact day-to-day functioning.

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A psychological framework that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior, highlighting how individuals interpret, analyze, and remember social experiences.