Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Giant cell arteritis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. High-dose prednisolone started before biopsy
- Step 1: Giant cell arteritis is treated with high-dose prednisolone started before biopsy.
Answer
High-dose prednisolone started before biopsy.
Why not the others: 'Oral paracetamol only': it does not prevent blindness. 'Delay of steroids until biopsy results': treatment starts before biopsy to protect vision. 'Methotrexate alone as initial therapy': steroids are needed first.
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