PANCE Exam Practice Questions: Quiz 27 January 8, 2016 By Aamir Khan Leave a Comment A 52-year-old female presents with 2 months of pain and stiffness in her hands and fingers, along with malaise and a 5-lb weight loss. On examination, she has swelling and tenderness of her MCP and PIP joints. Lab work reveals the presence of anti-CCP antibodies. What is the most effective treatment to prevent bone erosion? A. calcium channel blockers B. disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) C. high-dose corticosteroids D. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Δ
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