Question

A 64-year-old woman with longstanding RA on methotrexate develops fever and productive cough. Which action is most appropriate regarding methotrexate?

Accepted Answer

Hold methotrexate temporarily and treat the infection

Answer

Continue methotrexate without change

Answer

Increase dose to control inflammation

Answer

Stop permanently

Answer

Switch immediately to biologic therapy

Practice question

A 64-year-old woman with longstanding RA on methotrexate develops fever and productive cough. Which action is most appropriate regarding methotrexate?