Alcoholic Hepatitis

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (56 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

5 Jun 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2024

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Alcoholic hepatitis is a severe syndrome related to alcoholic liver disease. It is characterized by rapid onset of jaundice, malaise, tender hepatomegaly, and subtle features of systemic inflammatory response. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of alcoholic hepatitis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the recognition and management of this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the etiology of alcoholic hepatitis.
  • Outline strategies for decreasing alcohol dependency in patients with alcoholic hepatitis.
  • Review the treatment options available for alcoholic hepatitis.
  • Describe interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to improve outcomes in patients with alcoholic hepatitis.

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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 1.00 ANCC contact hours which includes 0 hours of pharmacology.

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  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

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Very hard to understand.

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