Concept explainers
(a)
To explain: The action of the drug NSAIDs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones such as the shoulder. The joint diseases may be caused due to some injury leading to strains, dislocations, and age-related factors. They are classified as the non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease caused due to the autoimmune diseases and other factors such as genetics and lifestyle.
(b)
To explain: The action of the drug glucocorticoids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones such as the shoulder. The joint diseases may be caused due to some injury leading to strains, dislocations, and age-related factors. They are classified as the non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease caused due to the autoimmune diseases and other factors such as genetics and lifestyle.
(c)
To explain: The action of disease-modifying agents in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones such as the shoulder. The joint diseases may be caused due to some injury leading to strains, dislocations, and age-related factors. They are classified as the non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease caused due to the autoimmune diseases and other factors such as genetics and lifestyle.
(d)
To explain: The action of biological agents in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones such as the shoulder. The joint diseases may be caused due to some injury leading to strains, dislocations, and age-related factors. They are classified as the non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease caused due to the autoimmune diseases and other factors such as genetics and lifestyle.
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