Pain management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Issue 5 (15th May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Durham, Catherine O.; Fowler, Terri; Donato, AnneMarie; Smith, Whitney; Jensen, Elizabeth
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 40:Issue 5(2015:May)
• Publication Date: 2015-05-15
• Subjects: disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs -- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- pain management -- rheumatoid arthritis; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000463784.36883.23
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common inflammatory conditions in the United States affecting approximately 1 million adults. This article briefly reviews the evidence-based diagnosis of RA, mainstays of treatment to prevent joint destruction, and pain management.