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. 2012 Apr 15;37(4):12-21; quiz 21-2.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000412891.19933.48.

Optimizing fibromyalgia management

Kari A Firestone  1 , Kathleen F Holton, Scott D Mist, Cheryl L Wright, Kim Dupree Jones
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Optimizing fibromyalgia management

Kari A Firestone et al. Nurse Pract. .

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.

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