Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis – 3 Hours

Description

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a complex and ever-changing disease with treatment options that are just as intricate. The treatment regimen is based on disease severity, location of the injury, comorbidities or contraindications, cost of the drug, and the need for monotherapy or a combination of drugs. This educational activity will review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of RA. The current ACR guidelines for treatment will be reviewed along with the current therapies. Methods used to measure and monitor the effectiveness of treatment, along with patient education, will also be discussed.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Discuss lifestyle changes and non-pharmacologic treatments, particularly exercise and changes in diet, that can slow disease progression
• Review presenting symptoms in early and late stages of RA
• Recognize treatment goals and the importance of monitoring
• Identify novel and upcoming agents in therapy
• Describe the pathophysiology and etiology of rheumatoid arthritis and associated mechanisms of inflammation, joint swelling, and cartilage damage.
• Consider differences between different DMARDs (traditional or non-biologic, biologic, and combination regimens), including mechanisms of action, side effects, and routes of administration.
• List the benefits of precision medicine and individualized therapy on treatment outcomes.
• Define guidelines for tapering and potentially discontinuing DMARD therapy in disease remission.
• Categorize disease severity
• Assess a patient’s risk of CVD once diagnosed with RA
• Understand diagnostic criteria and parameters for remission
• Distinguish between disease stages (early and established) and identify pharmacologic treatments appropriate for each

Contact Hours: 3 Hours 

Course Fee: $15 / Participant 

Author: Alyssa Yousif, PharmD

Target Audience: Nursing Healthcare Professionals 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required to complete the course and receive a printable (PDF) certificate via email.

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