Musculoskeletal System Disorders

• Describing causes and symptoms of joint and muscle pain.
• Discussing therapy for osteoporosis.
• Explaining classes of medications used to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
• Describing how muscle relaxants affect the body and appropriate patient education needed for patient safety.
• Identifying medications used for arthritis.
• Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.