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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This lecture, recorded during the 2022 Review Course & Clinical Update, educates NPs about the diagnosis and treatment of gastroenterology conditions commonly seen in primary care. Content reflects evidence-based guidelines and focuses on the most important steps in patient diagnosis and management.
FORMAT
Choose video or audio delivery.
Video: Video format requires Google Chrome; each video purchase can be viewed three times within 6 months of purchase. Rewind and fast-forward options available to ensure understanding.
Audio: Each audio purchase is accessible for 1 year from the date of purchase.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the etiology and prevalence of the following gastrointestinal disorders commonly seen in primary care: abdominal pain, GERD, diarrhea, and hepatitis.
- State the common symptoms and specific assessment findings associated with abdominal pain, GERD, diarrhea, and hepatitis.
- Describe appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of patients with abdominal pain, GERD, diarrhea, and hepatitis.
- Discuss current recommendations for colorectal cancer screening.
CREDITS
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) (which includes 1 hour(s) of pharmacology)
TIME TO COMPLETE
1 hour plus posttest
RELEASED
February 2022; Reviewed and renewed February 2023
ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 100820. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) (which includes 1 hour(s) of pharmacology). Program ID #2022-02-06P, 2022-02-29P.
FACULTY
This course is taught by Amelie Hollier, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, a nationally certified family nurse practitioner who is one of the most dynamic and sought after speakers in the healthcare industry. She is the president and CEO of APEA.