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An oral chelating agent used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is:
Suggested Answer: D
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25 comments · newest first
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Weldon
5 months ago
True, but Penicillamine is the chelator here. Good luck everyone!
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Ryan
6 months ago
I was unsure between D and E. Methotrexate is common for RA.
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Erasmo
6 months ago
Agreed! It helps with metal toxicity too.
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Vincenza
6 months ago
I think it's D) Penicillamine. It’s known for chelation.
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Jerry
6 months ago
Allopurinol is for gout, not RA!
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Valentine
6 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds too simple.
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Rolande
6 months ago
Totally agree, Penicillamine is the go-to chelator.
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Brice
7 months ago
I thought it was Methotrexate!
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Elena
7 months ago
D) Penicillamine is the correct answer.
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Gerri
7 months ago
Penicillamine, easy peasy. Now, where's the multiple choice for "best dad joke"?
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Eloisa
8 months ago
Hmm, I think it's Penicillamine. Sounds like the most relevant option.
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Della
8 months ago
Penicillamine is the correct answer. I remember learning about its use in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Gussie
8 months ago
Penicillamine, definitely. It's the only one that's an oral chelating agent.
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Hillary
8 months ago
I feel like indomethacin is more for inflammation, but I can't recall if it has any chelating properties.
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Lajuana
8 months ago
I’m confused because I thought allopurinol was related to gout, not rheumatoid arthritis.
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Wenona
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question where penicillamine was mentioned as a treatment option, so I’m leaning towards that answer.
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Lorrine
9 months ago
I think I remember that penicillamine is the chelating agent, but I'm not entirely sure if it's specifically for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Kathrine
9 months ago
I'm going to go with Penicillamine. It's the best option based on the information provided in the question.
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Lorriane
9 months ago
I'm pretty confident this is Penicillamine. It's the only chelating agent listed, and it's commonly used for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Jospeh
9 months ago
Wait, is it Penicillamine? I'm a bit confused between the different anti-rheumatic drugs.
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Amira
9 months ago
Okay, I think I know the answer. Penicillamine is the chelating agent used for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Arthur
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Rosamond
4 months ago
What about Methotrexate? Isn't that used for arthritis too?
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Alida
5 months ago
I agree, Penicillamine sounds right.
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Monroe
5 months ago
I think it's D) Penicillamine.