A 58-year-old man with RA on methotrexate 20 mg weekly develops fever and sore throat. What is the appropriate immediate action?...

Question

A 58-year-old man with RA on methotrexate 20 mg weekly develops fever and sore throat. What is the appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop methotrexate and check FBC; consider antibiotics if infection

Answer

Continue methotrexate and observe

Answer

Increase methotrexate dose

Answer

Start high-dose steroids

Answer

No action needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Methotrexate Safety