Activity OverviewRheum2Learn 2.0 is case-based fundamental clinical rheumatology education for residents. Each interactive activity includes three patient cases that focus on the care and assessment of individuals with rheumatologic diseases.In this activity, learn more about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the most common type of inflammatory arthritis.  Practice identifying clinical manifestations, interpreting test results, and developing a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Rheum2Learn SeriesThis activity is part of a series. See all activities in the series below.Rheum2Learn 2.0: Crystalline ArthritisRheum2Learn 2.0: Infectious ArthritisRheum2Learn 2.0: Inflammatory MyopathiesRheum2Learn 2.0: Musculoskeletal DisordersRheum2Learn 2.0: Musculoskeletal ExaminationRheum2Learn 2.0: OsteoporosisRheum2Learn 2.0: OsteoarthritisRheum2Learn 2.0: Pediatric RheumatologyRheum2Learn 2.0: Rheumatic Manifestations of Systemic DiseaseRheum2Learn 2.0: Rheumatoid ArthritisRheum2Learn 2.0: SpondyloarthritisRheum2Learn 2.0: Sjögren’s DiseaseRheum2Learn 2.0: Systemic Lupus ErythematosusRheum2Learn 2.0: Systemic SclerosisRheum2Learn 2.0: Systemic VasculitisRegistration is complimentary.Target AudienceResidents in training who may provide care for patients with rheumatic diagnoses in primary care, inpatient, critical care, and other clinical contexts.The activity may also be of interest to medical students, fellows in training, advanced practice providers, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals who seek to strengthen their clinical knowledge of rheumatic diseases.Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:Recognize the typical presentation of rheumatoid arthritisReview the epidemiology, socioeconomic impact, and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritisRecognize the common MSK exam findings of inflammatory/rheumatoid arthritisUnderstand the initial work-up needed to diagnose rheumatoid arthritisRecognize potential pulmonary involvement of rheumatoid arthritis and determine the appropriate work-up and need for high clinical suspicionIdentify differential diagnosis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and pulmonary symptomsIdentify the radiographic findings of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritisUnderstand infection risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and identify appropriate vaccinations Recognize the increase in cardiovascular risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and demonstrate how to incorporate rheumatoid arthritis into cardiovascular risk-factor managementIdentify medications for rheumatoid arthritis that should be avoided during pregnancyCE & MOC InformationThis activity is not eligible for CME/MOC.Acknowledgement of Commercial SupportNo commercial support was provided for this activity.Educational Activity PoliciesSee ACR educational activity policies, including the online enduring activity refund policy.