SMi Source Lesson Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatments with Nonbiologic DMARDS
The lesson teaches the following:
Microlearning Topics
SMi Source lesson Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatments with Nonbiologic DMARDS has the following microlearning topics
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
3. Therapeutic Approach: ACR Guidelines
4. Therapeutic Approach: Differences from Earlier ACR Recommendations
5. Analgesics
6. Introduction: NSAIDs
7. Mechanism of Action (MOA): NSAIDs and COX Enzymes
8. Glucocorticoids: Use in RA
9. Use in RA: ACR Guidelines
10. Mechanism of Action (MOA): Glucocorticoids
11. Introduction: DMARDs
12. Antimalarials (hydroxychloroquine)
13. Sulfasalazine
14. Introduction: Methotrexate (MTX)
15. Mechanism of Action (MOA): Dihydrofolate Reductase (DHFR)
16. Methotrexate: Efficacy
17. Pivotal Clinical Studies
18. Pivotal Clinical Studies: Methotrexate
19. Clinical Studies: Multidrug Combinations
20. MTX in Combination: Two Year Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
21. Methotrexate Use: RA Indication
22. Methotrexate: Use Contraindications
23. Methotrexate Dosage: Oral
24. Methotrexate Dosage: Safety and Side Effects
25. Safety Issues and Side Effects
26. Introduction: Leflunomide
27. Mechanism of Action (MOA): Leflunomide
28. Use: Indications, Contraindications, Safety Issues and Side Effects
29. Summary: Methotrexate (MTX)
30. Summary: RA Treatment Guidelines
31. Knowledge Check: Drug Class Descriptions
32. Knowledge Check: Drug Class Match
33. Knowledge Check: Drug Therapy