A patient with systemic sclerosis has one painful digital ulcer and a history of several new ulcers over the preceding year. When discussing

Question

A patient with systemic sclerosis has one painful digital ulcer and a history of several new ulcers over the preceding year. When discussing bosentan, which outcome should be stated accurately?

Accepted Answer

It prevents new ulcers but does not hasten healing of existing ulcers

Answer

It treats infected digital ulcers after debridement but has no preventive effect

Answer

It reduces Raynaud attack frequency but has no effect on digital ulcers

Answer

It hastens existing-ulcer healing but does not prevent formation of new ulcers

Answer

It both hastens existing-ulcer healing and prevents formation of new ulcers

SLE Criteria Weighting — SCE Rheumatology MCQ

A patient with systemic sclerosis has one painful digital ulcer and a history of several new ulcers over the preceding year. When discussing bosentan, which outcome should be stated accurately?