Rheumatoid Arthritis

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (52 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammatory arthritis and extra-articular involvement. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder caused in many cases by the interaction between genes and environmental factors, including tobacco, that primarily involves synovial joints. It typically starts in small peripheral joints, is usually symmetric, and progresses to involve proximal joints if left untreated. Joint inflammation over time leads to the destruction of the joint with loss of cartilage and bone erosions. RA with a symptom duration of fewer than six months is defined as early RA, and when the symptoms have been present for more than six months, it is defined as established RA. RA, if untreated, is a progressive disease with morbidity and increased mortality. This activity describes the evaluation and management of rheumatoid arthritis and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the comorbid conditions associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Summarize the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Outline the use of rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies in evaluating rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Review the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to improve outcomes for those affected with rheumatoid arthritis.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 2.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

If you have concerns regarding the CE/CME system, please contact support@statpearls.com.

Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Henrik H. on 2/12/2021

Ralph C. on 3/28/2021

Lisa R. on 9/28/2021

Stephanie K. on 12/1/2021

Santiago C. on 12/9/2021

Kathryn C. on 1/9/2022

Melanie G. on 1/15/2022

jasmine m. on 3/20/2022

Louie L. on 4/12/2022

Elizabeth W. on 5/19/2022

Gayle W. on 6/7/2022

Fernando E. on 9/27/2022

Clifford A. on 11/17/2022

Maylin G. on 11/15/2022

Ingerlisa M. on 12/25/2022

Nextgen l. on 12/28/2022

Holly C. on 1/31/2023

Matthew N. on 4/10/2023

John B. on 4/12/2023

Catherine S. on 5/16/2023

none

Joseph F. on 5/22/2023

Ashley G. on 7/7/2023

Mark H. on 8/15/2023

Susan S. on 8/20/2023

Jessica D. on 9/6/2023

Astasia G. on 9/17/2023

Will M. on 9/10/2023

Xasan W. on 9/19/2023

Sikander A. on 9/24/2023

Kacie B. on 10/6/2023

Jonathan L. on 10/13/2023

Carlos L. on 11/4/2023

James B. on 11/19/2023

Jessica N. on 12/9/2023

Kimberly M. on 12/11/2023

Niki T. on 12/13/2023

Katarina V. on 12/24/2023

Thank you!

Emily E. on 12/30/2023

sundy h. on 12/31/2023

Erika G. on 1/1/2024

Bruce L. on 1/24/2024

Marti E. on 1/26/2024

Anna H. on 1/26/2024

Jennifer C. on 2/4/2024

ATTRICIA D. on 2/8/2024

Stacey S. on 2/18/2024

THERESA M. on 3/4/2024

Tamer S. on 3/13/2024

Jessie V. on 3/14/2024

Yashma P. on 3/17/2024

Samuel O. on 3/19/2024

Gary A. on 4/7/2024

Unlimited Nurse CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6674 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7926.5 hours of CE.

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$50 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$119 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$199 per 1 year per user