A 45-year-old woman is newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She has active synovitis in multiple joints. What is the recommended first-line trea...

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A 45-year-old woman is newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She has active synovitis in multiple joints. What is the recommended first-line treatment strategy?

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Conventional DMARD monotherapy (e.g., Methotrexate) with short-term bridging corticosteroids

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Long-term oral Prednisolone

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NSAIDs and physiotherapy only

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Biological DMARD (e.g., Adalimumab) immediately

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Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis (Management)

A 45-year-old woman is newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She has active synovitis in multiple joints. What is the recommended first-line treatment strategy?