A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has high disease activity despite methotrexate. According to NICE, which class of medication can be added next?...

Question

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has high disease activity despite methotrexate. According to NICE, which class of medication can be added next?

Accepted Answer

TNF inhibitor (e.g. etanercept)

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NSAIDs

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Short-term steroids

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Hydroxychloroquine

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High-dose intravenous immunoglobulins

Rheumatoid Arthritis — UKMLA MCQ