A 72-year-year-old presents with pain and stiffness in shoulders and hips, worse in the morning. ESR is elevated. What is the recommended initial trea...

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A 72-year-year-old presents with pain and stiffness in shoulders and hips, worse in the morning. ESR is elevated. What is the recommended initial treatment

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Low-dose oral corticosteroids

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High-dose intravenous steroids

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NSAIDs alone

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Methotrexate

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Physical therapy only

MCQ (SBA): Polymyalgia Rheumatica

A 72-year-year-old presents with pain and stiffness in shoulders and hips, worse in the morning. ESR is elevated. What is the recommended initial treatment