Pharmacist Patient Safety | Specialty Pharmacy | Treatment Guidelines Written 1.5 credit hours

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis are complex conditions that can significantly affect patient outcomes, quality of life, and long-term health if not managed appropriately. This course discusses the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based pharmacologic management of rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, with emphasis on therapeutic goals, medication selection, safety considerations, and monitoring strategies. You will gain practical tools to optimize medication use, support adherence, and provide patient-centered counseling to improve outcomes in individuals living with rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and overall disease burden associated with rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
2. Summarize evidence-based pharmacologic treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, including mechanisms of action, place in therapy, and therapeutic goals.
3. Design a patient-specific medication management plan for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis that ensures appropriate therapy selection, safe administration, adherence support, monitoring, and patient counseling.

Faculty

Jill Paslier, PharmD, CSP, FISMP

Disclosures:

Jill Paslier has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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