A 54-year-old woman with known rheumatoid arthritis complains of progressive joint deformities in her hands and persistent morning stiffness. She is o...

Question

A 54-year-old woman with known rheumatoid arthritis complains of progressive joint deformities in her hands and persistent morning stiffness. She is on methotrexate monotherapy. Which additional DMARD can be added to achieve better disease control?

Accepted Answer

B. Hydroxychloroquine

Answer

A. Paracetamol

Answer

C. NSAIDs

Answer

D. Topical corticosteroids

Answer

E. Codeine

Rheumatoid Arthritis — UKMLA MCQ

A 54-year-old woman with known rheumatoid arthritis complains of progressive joint deformities in her hands and persistent morning stiffness. She is on methotrexate monotherapy. Which additional DMARD can be added to achieve better disease control?