Question

A 52-year-old man with known ulcerative colitis presents with increased stool frequency (8 per day), blood in stools, and cramping. CRP 45 mg/L. Best initial therapy for moderate flare?

Accepted Answer

Oral prednisolone 40 mg daily plus mesalazine

Answer

Oral mesalazine only

Answer

Topical corticosteroid only

Answer

Azathioprine initiation immediately

Answer

Infliximab immediately

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with known ulcerative colitis presents with increased stool frequency (8 per day), blood in stools, and cramping. CRP 45 mg/L. Best initial therapy for moderate flare?