A newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patient with active synovitis and no contraindications presents. Which initial DMARD strategy is recommended?...

Question

A newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patient with active synovitis and no contraindications presents. Which initial DMARD strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate monotherapy as initial DMARD

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy for all

Answer

Start chronic prednisone 20 mg/day

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Begin a TNF inhibitor before csDMARD

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Sulfasalazine only regardless of severity

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis