The pediatric nurse is caring for a patient with juvenile arthritis.The health-care provider tells the nurse the patient will be started on disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).Which drugs does the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)

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DMARDs include methotrexate (Rheumatrex),cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan),sulfasalazine (Azulfidine),and infliximab (Remicade).Acetaminophen (Tylenol)has no anti-inflammatory effect and is not used to treat juvenile arthritis.Leflunomide is an immunosuppressant.

The Pediatric Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Juvenile