RT Book, Section A1 Piszczatoski, Christopher R. A1 Smith, Steven M. A1 Gums, John A2 Chisholm-Burns, Marie A. A2 Schwinghammer, Terry L. A2 Malone, Patrick M. A2 Kolesar, Jill M. A2 Bookstaver, P. Brandon A2 Lee, Kelly C. SR Print(0) ID 1187024709 T1 Osteoarthritis T2 Pharmacotherapy Principles & Practice, 6e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260460278 LK ppp.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1187024709 RD 2024/10/07 AB LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to:Explain the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved in the development of osteoarthritis (OA).Identify risk factors associated with OA.Recognize the clinical presentation of OA.Determine the goals of therapy for individual patients with OA.Formulate a rational nonpharmacologic plan for patients with OA.Recommend a pharmacologic plan for treating OA, taking into consideration patient-specific factors.Develop monitoring parameters to assess effectiveness and adverse effects of pharmacotherapy for OA.Modify an unsuccessful treatment strategy for OA.Deliver effective patient counseling, including lifestyle modifications and drug therapy, to facilitate effective and safe management of OA.