93. A patient with a sudden onset of vision loss, severe headache, and pain on chewing, along with an elevated ESR, is suspected of having giant cell arteritis. What is the critical urgency for medicinal intervention?
A.
To prescribe oral antibiotics.
B.
Immediate high-dose corticosteroids to prevent permanent vision loss.
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C.
To observe and monitor symptoms.
D.
To perform immediate surgery.
📖 Additional Information
To prescribe oral antibiotics.
Immediate high-dose corticosteroids to prevent permanent vision loss.
