A 40-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of joint pain and morning stiffness lasting 2 hours. Her RF is positive, and anti-CCP antibodies a...

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A 40-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of joint pain and morning stiffness lasting 2 hours. Her RF is positive, and anti-CCP antibodies are elevated. What is the most appropriate initial disease-modifying therapy?

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Methotrexate

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Hydroxychloroquine

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Sulfasalazine

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Leflunomide

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Adalimumab

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis

A 40-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of joint pain and morning stiffness lasting 2 hours. Her RF is positive, and anti-CCP antibodies are elevated. What is the most appropriate initial disease-modifying therapy?