Optimizing fi bromyalgia management

Kari A. Firestone, Kathleen F. Holton, Scott D. Mist, Cheryl L. Wright, Kim Dupree Jones

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Abstract

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a persistent pain state commonly diagnosed and managed by nurse practitioners. This article summarizes current information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic standards, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments necessary to successfully manage FM.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)12-21
Number of pages10
JournalNurse Practitioner
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2012

Keywords

  • Chronic pain disorder
  • Fi bromyalgia
  • Management of fi bromyalgia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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