Arthritis LOs

• Identify first line cDMARD for the treatment of moderate to severe RA

  Methotrexate monotherapy
• Identify the first line cDMARD for the treatment of mild RA

  Hydroxychloroquine monotherapy
• Identify traditional, first-line pharmacotherapeutic options used for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

  Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, intra-articular glucocorticoids, topical NSAIDs, topical capsaicin cream
• Identify alternative pharmacotherapeutic treatment options for the treatment of osteoarthritis for patients resistant to first-line treatment

  Intra Articular Hyalurate - joint fluid replacement, Opioids (short term), Colchicine