Question

A 25-year-old woman with known Ulcerative Colitis presents to the ED with 8 bloody stools per day, abdominal pain, and fever (38.2°C). Her heart rate is 105 bpm. CRP is 45 mg/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Commence intravenous Hydrocortisone

Answer

Commence oral Prednisolone 40mg OD

Answer

Start Mesalazine suppositories

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Commence oral Azathioprine

Answer

Arrange urgent colonoscopy within 24 hours

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman with known Ulcerative Colitis presents to the ED with 8 bloody stools per day, abdominal pain, and fever (38.2°C). Her heart rate is 105 bpm. CRP is 45 mg/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?