Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: Drug-Free Remission

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Rheumatoid arthritis often requires long-term treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), but tapering and even cessation of DMARDs can be considered for patients in remission. Test your knowledge of use of DMARDs in patients in remission with this quiz.

Is the following statement true or false?

The American College of Rheumatology recommends an initial treatment goal of remission in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.


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