A 36-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate complains of persistent disease activity. According to NICE, which agent is added if the...

Question

A 36-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate complains of persistent disease activity. According to NICE, which agent is added if the disease remains active despite adequate methotrexate therapy?

Accepted Answer

Anti-TNF biologic (e.g. etanercept)

Answer

High-dose steroids indefinitely

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Leflunomide alone

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Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy

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Azathioprine

NICE Guideline NG100 MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis

A 36-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate complains of persistent disease activity. According to NICE, which agent is added if the disease remains active despite adequate methotrexate therapy?