Keywords

disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, pain management, rheumatoid arthritis

Authors

1. Durham, Catherine O. DNP, FNP
2. Fowler, Terri DNP, FNP
3. Donato, AnneMarie DNP, FNP
4. Smith, Whitney MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC
5. Jensen, Elizabeth DNP, FNP

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.