A 72-year-old woman with known osteoarthritis of the knees presents with gradually worsening pain, stiffness lasting ...

Question

A 72-year-old woman with known osteoarthritis of the knees presents with gradually worsening pain, stiffness lasting

Accepted Answer

Non-pharmacologic measures including weight loss, exercise and acetaminophen or topical NSAIDs as needed

Answer

High-dose systemic corticosteroids

Answer

Paracetamol alone is contraindicated; immediate joint replacement is required

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Start methotrexate

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Long-term opioids as first-line analgesia

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis