A 36-year-old with new rheumatoid arthritis (seropositive, erosions) has moderate-high disease activity. Preferred initial DMARD strategy?...

Question

A 36-year-old with new rheumatoid arthritis (seropositive, erosions) has moderate-high disease activity. Preferred initial DMARD strategy?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate monotherapy with treat-to-target

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy

Answer

Long-term prednisone monotherapy

Answer

NSAIDs only

Answer

Immediate TNF inhibitor without methotrexate

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis