NABP FPGEE Exam - Topic 2 Question 114 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's FPGEE exam

Question #: 114
Topic #: 2

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An oral chelating agent used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is:

AAllopurinol

BSulphinpyrazone

CIndomethacin

DPenicillamine

EMethotrexate

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Suggested Answer: D

by Katina at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Weldon

2 months ago

True, but Penicillamine is the chelator here. Good luck everyone!

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Ryan

3 months ago

I was unsure between D and E. Methotrexate is common for RA.

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Erasmo

3 months ago

Agreed! It helps with metal toxicity too.

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Vincenza

3 months ago

I think it's D) Penicillamine. It’s known for chelation.

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Jerry

3 months ago

Allopurinol is for gout, not RA!

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Valentine

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds too simple.

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Rolande

3 months ago

Totally agree, Penicillamine is the go-to chelator.

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Brice

4 months ago

I thought it was Methotrexate!

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Elena

4 months ago

D) Penicillamine is the correct answer.

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Gerri

4 months ago

Penicillamine, easy peasy. Now, where's the multiple choice for "best dad joke"?

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Eloisa

5 months ago

Hmm, I think it's Penicillamine. Sounds like the most relevant option.

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Della

5 months ago

Penicillamine is the correct answer. I remember learning about its use in rheumatoid arthritis.

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Gussie

5 months ago

Penicillamine, definitely. It's the only one that's an oral chelating agent.

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Hillary

5 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

5 months ago

I’m confused because I thought allopurinol was related to gout, not rheumatoid arthritis.

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Wenona

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 months ago

Wait, is it Penicillamine? I'm a bit confused between the different anti-rheumatic drugs.

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Amira

6 months ago

Okay, I think I know the answer. Penicillamine is the chelating agent used for rheumatoid arthritis.

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Arthur

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Rosamond

16 days ago

What about Methotrexate? Isn't that used for arthritis too?

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Alida

2 months ago

I agree, Penicillamine sounds right.

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Monroe

2 months ago

I think it's D) Penicillamine.

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