A client with early stage rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse what they can do to help ease the symptoms of their disease. What would be the best response by the nurse?
A) "The doctor could prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs."
B) "The doctor could prescribe antipyretic drugs."
C) "The doctor could prescribe antineoplastic drugs."
D) "The doctor could prescribe antihypertensive drugs."

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Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), are commonly prescribed to help ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Antipyretic drugs are used to reduce fever and are not directly related to treating rheumatoid arthritis. Antineoplastic drugs are used to treat cancer and are not indicated in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Antihypertensive drugs are used to lower high blood pressure and are not indicated in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

A Client with Early Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis Asks the Nurse