MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the treatment for interstitial lung disease in TC?
A
O2
B
cyclophosphamide, prednisolone
C
warfarin, spironolactone
D
bozentan,
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ofev (nintedanib) oral capsules to treat patients with chronic fibrosing (scarring) interstitial lung diseases (ILD) with a progressive phenotype (trait). It is the first FDA-approved treatment for this group of fibrosing lung diseases that worsen over time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bosentan is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, high blood pressure in the vessels that carry blood to the lungs) in adults and children 3 years of age and older. Bosentan may improve the ability to exercise and slow the worsening of symptoms in patients with PAH.

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