Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CTGDM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, and risk factors for gout.
Identify the key parts of diagnosing gout.
Apply knowledge of how to manage gout with pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Gout
Overview of Gout
Signs and Symptoms of Gout
Diagnosis and Differential
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Treatment
Overview of Gout Treatment
Pharmacological Strategies
Nonpharmacological Strategies
Complications
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Subject Matter Expert: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.