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Identify the Statement That Best Explains How Azathioprine (Imuran)works to Treat

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Identify the statement that best explains how azathioprine (Imuran) works to treat lupus erythematosus.


A) Azathioprine prevents the production of adenine and guanine, which leads to the suppression of existing lymphocytes and suppresses the formation of new B-cells and T-cells.
B) Azathioprine causes B-cell production of antibodies and increases the production of killer T-cells.
C) Azathioprine stimulates the bone marrow to increase the production of macrophages and granulocytes.
D) None of these are correct

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