Alcoholic Neuropathy

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (51 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

1 Jan 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2024

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Alcoholic neuropathy is one of the most common adverse effects of chronic alcohol consumption. There is damage to the nerves due to the direct toxic effect of alcohol and the malnutrition induced by it. Patients present with pain, ataxia and parasthesias in the lower extremities. This activity describes the evaluation and management of alcoholic neuropathy and reviews 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 nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the etiology of alcoholic neuropathy.
  • Describe the use of the CAGE questionaire in the history of alcoholic neuropathy.
  • Summarize the differential diagnoses in alcoholic neuropathy.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team members to correctly diagnose and counsel patients on their drinking habits for improved outcomes in patients affected by alcoholic neuropathy.
  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Alcoholic Neuropathy

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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 0.5 hours of pharmacology.

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