title: Giant cell arteritis.
abstract: For ophthalmic nurses, the recognition of patients with possible giant cell arteritis along with supportive patient education and care are essential ingredients for positive patient outcomes.
authors.forename: Mary Lou
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.forename: JoAnne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ricca
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone