Thrombocytopenia

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (24 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

4 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Thrombocytopenia is a platelet count below the lower limit of normal, i.e., 150000/microliter (for adults). This activity reviews the etiology, evaluation, and management of thrombocytopenia and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the etiology of thrombocytopenia.
  • Explain the appropriate history, physical, associated laboratory values, and evaluation of thrombocytopenia.
  • Summarize the treatment and management options available for thrombocytopenia.
  • Identify the importance of interprofessional team working together for improving care coordination and communication to improve outcomes.

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Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is designated for 1.50 ANCC contact hours.

 

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