A 70-year-old female with osteoarthritis of the knees complains of worsening pain despite regular paracetamol. What is the next recommended pharmacolo...

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A 70-year-old female with osteoarthritis of the knees complains of worsening pain despite regular paracetamol. What is the next recommended pharmacological option for pain control?

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Topical NSAIDs (e.g., topical ibuprofen)

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Oral morphine

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Intra-articular steroids as first-line

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Long-term oral NSAIDs without gastroprotection

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Glucosamine supplements

MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis

A 70-year-old female with osteoarthritis of the knees complains of worsening pain despite regular paracetamol. What is the next recommended pharmacological option for pain control?