1. Note your role specialization (Family Nurse Practitioner) and briefly describe the problem you are interested in researching and why this is of interest to you.&nbsp

The disease seems to be progressing with stiffness and swelling in her hands and wrists. Examination reveals rheumatoid nodules, synovitis of both wrists and metacarpo-phalangeal joints. This is an indication of an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. She is prescribed methotrexate with sulfasalazine and a short course of prednisone. Assignment Questions What is the mechanism of action of prednisone? What is the concern with chronic treatment with glucocorticoids? What is the mechanism of action of methotrexate and sulfasalazine. What are the side effects of methotrexate and sulfasalazine Instructions&nbsp