A 39-year-old man with suspected ankylosing spondylitis has inflammatory back pain. Which primary care measure is appropriate pending rheumatology rev...

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A 39-year-old man with suspected ankylosing spondylitis has inflammatory back pain. Which primary care measure is appropriate pending rheumatology review?

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Regular NSAIDs and exercise

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Long-term bed rest

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Oral steroids long-term

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MRI spine urgently before referral

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Opioids first-line

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A 39-year-old man with suspected ankylosing spondylitis has inflammatory back pain. Which primary care measure is appropriate pending rheumatology review?