Which drugs may be selected by the provider for initial treatment for a patient who is diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS?
A) Dimethyl fumarate [Tecfidera] PO
B) Interferon beta-1a [Avonex] IM
C) Mitoxantrone [Novantrone] IV
D) Methotrexate [Rheumatrex] PO
E) Teriflunomide [Aubagio] PO

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All patients with relapsing-remitting MS, regardless of age, frequency of attacks, or disability, should receive one of the immunomodulators, such as dimethyl fumarate, interferon beta-1a, or teriflunomide. Mitoxantrone is an immunosuppressant and may be added if the immunomodulator fails. Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant and is used experimentally to treat primary progressive MS.

Which Drugs May Be Selected by the Provider for Initial