A patient who has just been diagnosed with RA is experiencing minimal pain and mild symptoms. The primary care NP should consult with a rheumatologist and should recommend:
a. ibuprofen.
b. methotrexate.
c. acetaminophen.
d. herbal remedies.
A
If the disease is mild, NSAIDs are recommended at full therapeutic doses for the first 2 to 3 months before starting DMARDs such as methotrexate. Acetaminophen and herbal remedies are not recommended as monotherapy.
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