A 28-year-old with new RA (seropositive) has multiple swollen joints and elevated CRP. What is initial disease-modifying therapy?...

Question

A 28-year-old with new RA (seropositive) has multiple swollen joints and elevated CRP. What is initial disease-modifying therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start methotrexate with treat-to-target approach

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine only for all RA

Answer

Chronic prednisone monotherapy

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TNF inhibitor first without csDMARDs

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NSAIDs only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis-Initial DMARD