Exam 16: Pharmacologic Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

By producing analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects,_____ is/are usually considered the first line of defense in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

Anti-inflammatory steroids (glucocorticoids)are often effective in controlling inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis,but prolonged use of large,systemic doses can cause

Because of its ability to decrease pain with minimal side effects such as gastric irritation,________ is often considered the drug of choice in mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis.

When treating an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis in a specific joint,anti-inflammatory steroids (glucocorticoids)can be injected directly into the joint,but the number of injections should be limited to _____ per year.

All of the following drugs are considered "disease-modifying" antirheumatic drugs EXCEPT

Because they may supply key ingredients needed for the production of articular cartilage and synovial fluid,dietary supplements such as _________ are used by some patients with osteoarthritis.

In certain patients with osteoarthritis,viscosupplementation is preformed to restore the lubricating properties of synovial fluid by

NSAIDs are effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis because these drugs inhibit the _______ enzyme that initiates ______synthesis.

Early and aggressive use of ______ can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis in many patients before there is extensive damage to affected joints.