Rheumatology Ask The Experts

Ask the Experts: Rheumatology

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Can Topical and Oral NSAIDs Be Combined for Pain Relief? Are two nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs better than one when it comes to treating pain?
Ask the Pharmacists, April 2016
What Should I Do About a Forged Prescription? A pharmacist detects a prescription for hydrocodone forged with a nurse practitioner's signature. Opinions differ on what action to take. Does the law help?
Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses, February 2016
Is Topical OTC Capsaicin Effective for Osteoarthritis? What is the evidence for using OTC capsaicin for osteoarthritis pain?
Ask the Pharmacists, August 2015
New Drug on the Block: Apremilast for Plaque Psoriasis Will this new oral agent for plaque psoriasis provide the relief your patients need?
Ask the Pharmacists, February 2015
Does Methotrexate Improve Osteoarthritis Pain? Can this disease-modifying antirheumatic drug improve symptoms of osteoarthritis? What does the research find?
Ask the Pharmacists, February 2015
Prodrug Analgesics: More (or Less) Than Expected? Why do some patients respond differently to analgesics than other patients?
Ask the Pharmacists, March 2013
What if Chart History and Verbal History Don't Match? Learn how to document inconsistencies in medical histories.
Ask the Pharmacists, March 2013
Your Coworker Is Impaired -- What Should You Do? Alcohol on the breath, mysterious trips to the car, mistakes. What can you do if you suspect that your coworker is impaired?
Ask the Pharmacists, August 2012
Where Is Generic Colchicine? Dr. Hulisz explains why generic colchicine is no longer available, plus important study results regarding dosing and adverse effects.
Ask the Pharmacists, July 2012
Antirheumatic Drugs and Pregnancy: A Primer Dr. Robert Fox reviews the safety of antirheumatic drugs in pregnant patients or in those wishing to conceive.
Ask the Experts, December 2011
Do Biologics Cause Cancer? Do the newer biologics for rheumatologic diseases increase risk for cancer?
Ask the Pharmacists, August 2011
How Can I Help Patients Get Their Medications? Resources are available to assist patients who cannot afford their medications.
Ask the Pharmacists, July 2011
Can Belimumab Patients Be Immunized? Does the use of this biologic for lupus preclude vaccine administration?
Ask the Pharmacists, June 2011
After Propoxyphene: Alternate Pain Medications What options are available now that propoxyphene is off the market?
Ask the Pharmacists, May 2011
Should Belimumab Have Been Approved? Belimumab was recently approved by the FDA to treat lupus in combination with standard therapies. Dr. Stephen Paget discusses when this drug might come in handy (and when it won't).
Ask the Experts, March 2011
Is it Safe to Conceive While on Methotrexate? Is it safe to conceive while the man or woman is taking methotrexate? Dr. Stephen Paget answers this question and reviews which rheumatologic medications are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Ask the Experts, January 2011
What Do I Do With a Woman Who Is Pregnant and on Biologics? With the increasing use of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, more women of childbearing age are taking these agents. Should they stop during pregnancy, and if so, when?
Ask the Experts, January 2011
The Best Treatment For Active Lupus Dr. Stephen Paget reviews treatment algorithms for common lupus manifestations.
Ask the Experts, December 2010
Can Levofloxacin Cause Muscle and Joint Pain? Much is known about tendonitis and tendon rupture associated with fluoroquinolones. But what about myalgia and arthralgia?
Ask the Pharmacists, December 2010
How Can I Help Teens Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying? I cared for an adolescent recently who told me about some disturbing experiences she had online with other teens. It sounds like cyberbullying. How can I help her?
Ask the Experts, October 2010

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