Question

A 65-year-old woman with osteoarthritis requests topical NSAIDs to manage pain in her knee. According to the BNF, what is the maximum recommended duration to trial a topical NSAID (e.g., diclofenac gel) before assessing effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

C. 14 days

Answer

A. 2 days

Answer

B. 7 days

Answer

D. 21 days

Answer

E. 28 days

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman with osteoarthritis requests topical NSAIDs to manage pain in her knee. According to the BNF, what is the maximum recommended duration to trial a topical NSAID (e.g., diclofenac gel) before assessing effectiveness?