Question

A 40-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents with symmetrical swelling of her wrists and proximal interphalangeal joints, morning stiffness over 1 hour. According to NICE, which class of medication is first-line for disease-modifying treatment in RA?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate (DMARD)

Answer

Biologic agents (TNF inhibitors)

Answer

Oral glucocorticoids

Answer

NSAIDs

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine alone

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents with symmetrical swelling of her wrists and proximal interphalangeal joints, morning stiffness over 1 hour. According to NICE, which class of medication is first-line for disease-modifying treatment in RA?