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A 27-year-old patient complains of pain in the symmetrical joints of the hands. fever, and morning stiffness. The disease onset was acute. Laboratory testing detected rheumatoid factor, high titer of C-reactive protein, and high titer of antibodies to citrullinated vimentin. X-ray revealed isolated erosions of interphalangeal joints. What initial basic treatment must be prescribed in this case?

Answer options

  1. ACE inhibitors
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Methotrexate
  4. Celecoxib
  5. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Correct answer

Methotrexate

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