A 58-year-old man with RA on methotrexate develops fever and productive cough. Which immediate action regarding methotrexate is correct?...

Question

A 58-year-old man with RA on methotrexate develops fever and productive cough. Which immediate action regarding methotrexate is correct?

Accepted Answer

Stop methotrexate during acute infection

Answer

Continue methotrexate and add antibiotics

Answer

Double methotrexate this week

Answer

Add folic acid 5 mg daily instead

Answer

Switch to leflunomide immediately

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Methotrexate and Infection