A patient who has RA has been taking methotrexate for 6 months and tells the primary care NP that symptoms seem to be getting worse.The NP refers the patient back to the rheumatologist and should expect the rheumatologist to:

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Combination therapy generally is used because it is more effective and provides a more sustained response.Immunomodulators such as adalimumab are often used with methotrexate.Prednisone is not indicated.Immunomodulators are generally not used in combination.

A Patient Who Has RA Has Been Taking Methotrexate for 6