Seminar 31 *
Tuberculosis: Looking to Meet You, Courtesy of Your Patient . . .
Merely a Few Coughs Away
Claire Murphy RN, MSN, NP-C
This lecture will focus on identifying the patient with suspected TB. Evaluation and management of TB, potential pitfalls in diagnosis, and radiographic presentation of TB will be reviewed. An overview of current TB guidelines and the role of evidence-based RCT in treating TB will be discussed.
Seminar 32 *
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse & Mental Illness
Ken Brown, MD
During this presentation, the co morbidity of substance abuse with psychiatric disorders such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders will be reviewed.
Seminar 33 *
Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention Strategies for Stroke
Theresa Vanderboom, MS, ANP-BC
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the Unites States. As our population ages, it is expected that the burden of stroke will increase and undoubtedly impact our practices across all settings. This lecture will review the presentation and assessment of stroke, advances in acute care intervention, and strategies for secondary prevention.
Seminar 34
Pediatric Genetics: What’s New
Leah Hecht, RN, MEd, MSN, CPNP
In this session, newer genetic testing assisting with better diagnosis and improved opportunities for children with genetic disorders will be discussed.
Seminar 35
Women and Weight
Lalita Khaodhiar, MD
This session will review the prevalence, causes, risks, and consequences of overweight and obesity in women. The participants will have an understanding of the medical treatments of obesity and benefits of weight loss for the female patient across the life span.
* Eligible for pharmacology contact hours