The Physician Is Considering Prescribing an Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)

The physician is considering prescribing an anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) like infliximab for a rheumatoid arthritis patient. Which of the following statements is accurate about the advantages of using a TNF inhibitor?

A) "Since TNF inhibitors have few side effects, these drugs will fit well into your regimen."
B) "Your disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) methotrexate has more cardiovascular side effects than TNF inhibitors."
C) "TNF inhibitors help slow the disease progression and improve your ability to perform routine ADL functions."
D) "Not only do TNF inhibitors control your disease better but they also will interrupt the inflammatory cascade at several levels."