A nurse explains to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis that the drug leflunomide (Arava) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) .What is the action of this medication?
A) Retards the progress of the disease
B) Builds new bone
C) Decreases inflammation
D) Increases flexibility
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