Inflammatory myopathies Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 63-year-old man presents to the primary care clinic to establish care. He has not seen a doctor in several years. Over the past few years, he has gradually developed worsening weakness in the hands, forearms, and legs. He has trouble getting out of a chair and also trouble opening bottles and jars. He has no significant past medical history and does not take any medications. Vital signs are unremarkable. He appears frail. Muscle strength is 3/5 in the left forearm muscles, 4/5 in the right forearm, 3/5 in the right hip and quadricep, and 4/5 in the left hip and quadricep. Weakness of the distal finger flexor muscles is also noted. A random muscle biopsy shows inflammatory cells with vacuolated muscle fibers and amyloid deposits. Which of the following treatments is most appropriate?
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