P-0004 {Managing Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Clinical Practice Strategies}

MANAGING ADULT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: NEW CLINICAL PRACTICE STRATEGIES

Outline

I.	Introduction

	A. Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis
	B. Differences Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

II.	Presenting Symptoms and Diagnosis

III.	Clinical Course of the Disease

IV.	Clinical Practice Treatment Strategies

	A. COX-2 Blockers
	B. Cytokines and ATTRACT
	C. Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs [DMARDs]
	D. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs [NSAIDs]
	E. Corticosteroids
	F. Antibiotics
	G. Physical and Occupational Therapy
	H. Surgery
	I. Dietary Considerations

V.	Nursing Interventions

VII.	Resources

VIII.	Conclusion