Question

A 72-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis reports pain that limits her walking. She uses Paracetamol as required. According to NICE guidance, which of the following is the most appropriate next pharmacological step for symptomatic relief, assuming non-drug measures have been optimised?

Accepted Answer

Start oral NSAIDs with a proton pump inhibitor if no contraindications

Answer

Start long-term oral opioids

Answer

Start intra-articular steroid injections every month

Answer

Start glucosamine supplements

Answer

Start systemic corticosteroids

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis reports pain that limits her walking. She uses Paracetamol as required. According to NICE guidance, which of the following is the most appropriate next pharmacological step for symptomatic relief, assuming non-drug measures have been optimised?