TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication Therapy Management Data Set A1 - Li, Robin Moorman A2 - Angaran, David M. A2 - Whalen, Karen PY - 2015 T2 - Medication Therapy Management: A Comprehensive Approach AB - Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that requires early detection and proper treatment to prevent permanent joint damage.All patients with rheumatoid arthritis ought to have pharmacologic therapy; adding nonpharmacologic treatments can further improve quality of life.Although traditional nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs continue to be prescribed, biologic agents are gaining in popularity and continue to be developed.Both the nonbiologic and the biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs have the potential for serious adverse effects. MTM providers can play a key role in proper education and routine monitoring of patients taking these medications. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102489692 ER -