A child is diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and is receiving several different medications listed in the medication administration record. Which agent would the nurse identify as being used to prevent disease progression?

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Methotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that is used in the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis to slow disease progression and prevent joint damage.

A Child Is Diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Is