10-20-2011, 08:17 AM
Which one of the following is true regarding the treatment of temporal arteritis?
A) Most patients require consultation with rheumatologist for arthrocentesis of involved joints
B) Patients should expect to take medication for 1-2 years
C) Ischemic optic neuritis will not develop if treatment is initiated early
D) Vascular disease does not occur outside the central nervous system
A) Most patients require consultation with rheumatologist for arthrocentesis of involved joints
B) Patients should expect to take medication for 1-2 years
C) Ischemic optic neuritis will not develop if treatment is initiated early
D) Vascular disease does not occur outside the central nervous system