Question

A 63-year-old woman with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis presents with high disease activity and no contraindications. What is the initial disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) strategy?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate monotherapy with treat-to-target

Answer

NSAIDs alone

Answer

Glucocorticoids alone long-term

Answer

TNF inhibitor monotherapy first-line for all

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis presents with high disease activity and no contraindications. What is the initial disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) strategy?