Question

A 54-year-old man with chronic knee osteoarthritis has tried weight loss, exercise and simple analgesia with limited relief. According to Australian OA guidelines, what is the preferred next pharmacological option before considering opioids?

Accepted Answer

Topical NSAIDs

Answer

Systemic corticosteroids

Answer

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs

Answer

Long-term opioids

Answer

Paracetamol only

Practice question

A 54-year-old man with chronic knee osteoarthritis has tried weight loss, exercise and simple analgesia with limited relief. According to Australian OA guidelines, what is the preferred next pharmacological option before considering opioids?