A 55-year-old woman presents with symmetrical small joint pain and morning stiffness 1 hour. Rheumatoid factor is positive. According to NICE, what i...

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A 55-year-old woman presents with symmetrical small joint pain and morning stiffness >1 hour. Rheumatoid factor is positive. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line DMARD?

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Methotrexate

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Sulfasalazine

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Hydroxychloroquine

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Biologic therapy

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High-dose NSAIDs alone

NICE Rheumatoid Arthritis Guideline MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis

A 55-year-old woman presents with symmetrical small joint pain and morning stiffness >1 hour. Rheumatoid factor is positive. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line DMARD?