Question

A 45-year-old woman with RA naïve to DMARDs has active synovitis in multiple joints. Which initial therapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate monotherapy as first-line DMARD

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy for all disease

Answer

Start biologic immediately without csDMARD

Answer

Long-term prednisone monotherapy

Answer

Sulfasalazine + leflunomide as first-line combo for all

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with RA naïve to DMARDs has active synovitis in multiple joints. Which initial therapy is recommended?