Question

A 70-year-old with bilateral shoulder girdle pain and morning stiffness is suspected to have polymyalgia rheumatica. According to NICE, what is the typical initial therapeutic trial?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose oral prednisolone (about 15 mg daily)

Answer

High-dose intravenous methylprednisolone

Answer

Methotrexate monotherapy

Answer

NSAIDs only

Answer

Physical therapy only

Practice question

A 70-year-old with bilateral shoulder girdle pain and morning stiffness is suspected to have polymyalgia rheumatica. According to NICE, what is the typical initial therapeutic trial?