A 48-year-old woman presents with 3 months of symmetrical pain and swelling of the small joints of the hands and morning stiffness lasting 90 minutes....

Question

A 48-year-old woman presents with 3 months of symmetrical pain and swelling of the small joints of the hands and morning stiffness lasting 90 minutes. RF and anti-CCP are positive and X-rays show early erosions. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start methotrexate and refer to rheumatology

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Start NSAIDs only and review in 6 months

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Start long-term oral prednisolone alone

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Use glucosamine supplements

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Delay treatment until erosions progress

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid arthritis

A 48-year-old woman presents with 3 months of symmetrical pain and swelling of the small joints of the hands and morning stiffness lasting 90 minutes. RF and anti-CCP are positive and X-rays show early erosions. What is the most appropriate management?