Question

A 50-year-old man is suspected to have multiple sclerosis after optic neuritis. MRI shows lesions disseminated in time and space. According to NICE, which disease-modifying therapy is commonly used first-line for relapsing-remitting MS?

Accepted Answer

Interferon beta or glatiramer acetate

Answer

High-dose steroids daily for life

Answer

No treatments alter disease course

Answer

Levodopa

Answer

Topiramate

Practice question

A 50-year-old man is suspected to have multiple sclerosis after optic neuritis. MRI shows lesions disseminated in time and space. According to NICE, which disease-modifying therapy is commonly used first-line for relapsing-remitting MS?