A 78-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite topical NSAIDs and paracetamol. What is the next pharmacological step if no ...

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A 78-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite topical NSAIDs and paracetamol. What is the next pharmacological step if no contraindications?

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Oral NSAID with PPI

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Weak opioid as first escalation

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Intra-articular hyaluronic acid

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Systemic steroids

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Glucosamine supplements

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Knee osteoarthritis

A 78-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite topical NSAIDs and paracetamol. What is the next pharmacological step if no contraindications?