A 49-year-old woman with early rheumatoid arthritis affecting hands and feet. What is the preferred initial disease-modifying therapy?...

Question

A 49-year-old woman with early rheumatoid arthritis affecting hands and feet. What is the preferred initial disease-modifying therapy?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy in all cases

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Sulfasalazine only

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Oral corticosteroids long-term

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Biologic monotherapy immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid arthritis