2023 A 50 year old woman has had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years and has been taking multiple NSAID s She
Nursing 2023 Unit 5 Case Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis
2023 A 50 year old woman has had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years and has been taking multiple NSAID s She – Course Fighter
A 50 year old woman has had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years and has been taking multiple NSAID’s. She has taken corticosteroids a few times during flare ups.
The disease seems to be progressing with stiffness and swelling in her hands and wrists. Examination reveals rheumatoid nodules, synovitis of both wrists and metacarpo-phalangeal joints. This is an indication of an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. She is prescribed methotrexate with sulfasalazine and a short course of prednisone.
Assignment Questions
- What is the mechanism of action of prednisone?
- What is the concern with chronic treatment with glucocorticoids?
- What is the mechanism of action of methotrexate and sulfasalazine.
- What are the side effects of methotrexate and sulfasalazine
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