What would be choice for second-line therapy

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J. W., a 46-year-old African American woman, presents to your office, stating the reason for seeking care is stiffness in both shoulders, hands, and wrists in the morning. She indicates she is healthy otherwise, doesn't take any medications, and works for a large bank as a systems analyst. Several weeks ago, she remembers having some minor flulike symptoms. The stiffness is making it difficult to work extended periods and she has difficulty reaching above her head with her arms to fix her hair. She indicates she's lost about 10 pounds in the last 6 months but isn't dieting. Driving is becoming more difficult for her, especially when she makes turns and looks back to drive in reverse. Important lab: ESR 89 mm/hr (0-29mm/hr), ACPA 65 EU/mL (less than 20 EU/mL), SCr 1.0 mg/dL (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2017, p. 625)

DIAGNOSIS: Rheumatoid Arthritis with moderate disease activity

1. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy?

2. What would be the choice for second-line therapy?

3. What over-the-counter and/or alternative medications would be appropriate for J. W.?

4. What lifestyle changes should be recommended for J. W.?

5. Describe one or two drug-drug or drug-food interactions for the selected agent.

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