A 55-year-old woman with polymyalgia rheumatica complains of proximal muscle pain and stiffness. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial tr...

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A 55-year-old woman with polymyalgia rheumatica complains of proximal muscle pain and stiffness. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial treatment?

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Low-dose oral corticosteroids

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High-dose oral corticosteroids

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NSAIDs only

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Methotrexate

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Physiotherapy alone

MCQ (SBA): Polymyalgia Rheumatica

A 55-year-old woman with polymyalgia rheumatica complains of proximal muscle pain and stiffness. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial treatment?