NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is Belimumab used for in the treatment of?

  1. Rheumatoid arthritis

  2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

  3. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  4. Psoriasis

The correct answer is: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Belimumab is a monoclonal antibody that is used in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). It is approved by the FDA for the treatment of SLE in adults. Belimumab works by inhibiting the stimulation of B cells, which are involved in the autoimmune response in SLE. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Rheumatoid arthritis is typically treated with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) such as methotrexate, sulfasalazine, or biologic agents like TNF inhibitors. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is usually treated with medications such as interferons, glatiramer acetate, or monoclonal antibodies like natalizumab or ocrelizumab. Psoriasis is commonly treated with topical corticosteroids, topical retinoids, phototherapy, or systemic medications such as methotrexate or biologics like TNF inhibitors or interleukin inhibitors.

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