Question

A 39-year-old with suspected giant cell arteritis (new headache, jaw claudication, visual symptoms) presents to GP. Best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose oral prednisolone urgently and arrange same-day ophthalmology/rheumatology assessment

Answer

Arrange ESR and wait for result

Answer

Start ibuprofen and review in 48 h

Answer

Refer routine to neurology

Answer

Start aspirin only

Practice question

A 39-year-old with suspected giant cell arteritis (new headache, jaw claudication, visual symptoms) presents to GP. Best immediate action?