NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is recommended as a treatment for MS?

Cladribine (Mavenclad)
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Aminoglycosides
Magnesium Salts

The correct answer is: Cladribine (Mavenclad)

Cladribine (Mavenclad) is recommended as a treatment for MS (Multiple Sclerosis) because it is an oral medication approved for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Cladribine works by targeting specific immune cells and reducing their numbers, which helps to prevent inflammation and damage to the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This makes it an effective treatment option for managing the symptoms and progression of MS. Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) is not typically used as a treatment for MS. Pyridostigmine is commonly used to treat myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder, by improving nerve to muscle communication. Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, not MS. Magnesium salts are not used as a primary treatment for MS. Magnesium supplements may be used to manage certain symptoms or complications associated with MS, such as muscle spasms or constipation, but they do not target the underlying disease process.