Question

A 50-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents with persistent disease activity despite methotrexate. According to NICE, which class of biologic agent can be added for an inadequate response?

Accepted Answer

TNF inhibitor (e.g. etanercept)

Answer

High-dose corticosteroids alone

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine

Answer

Colchicine

Answer

Allopurinol

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents with persistent disease activity despite methotrexate. According to NICE, which class of biologic agent can be added for an inadequate response?