Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is experiencing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Which of the following medications should the nurse recognize is associated with the development of PML?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody used for MS that increases PML risk, especially in JC virus antibody-positive patients. Pregabalin, furosemide, and metoprolol are not associated with PML.