Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
This test is based on the course by Ray Lengel, RN, MSN, CNP
Contact Hours: 2.0
Price: $3.98
Course Free with purchase of unlimited courses!
Price includes all materials and certificate of completion.
Price includes online testing.
Target audience: RN's, LPN's and Registered Nurse Practitioners
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Format: Homestudy
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
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Course Description
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This continuing education course is designed to give nurses an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Focus will be placed on the pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and medical management. The course will also look at surgical options,
pulmonary rehabilitation, preventative measures, prognosis and exacerbations. A focus on the medications used to treat the disease in
different stages will be presented.
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Learning Objectives
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- The participant will identify between chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- The participant will be familiar with the relationship between smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- The participant will be familiar with the pathophysiological changes that occur in COPD.
- The participant will be familiar with the four different stages of COPD.
- The participant will become familiar with the treatment options for each stage of COPD.
- The participant will become familiar with three major classes of drugs used to treat COPD.
- The participant will become familiar with three surgical options available for the treatment of COPD.
- The participant will become familiar with three nursing diagnoses that assist in caring for the patient with COPD.
- The participant will become familiar with three nursing responsibilities when caring for a patient with COPD.
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Course Outline
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- Introduction
- Pathophysiology
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Medicines Used to Treat COPD
- Surgery
- Prevention
- Nursing Role
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