Contact Hours 2.50
CERP A 2.50
Pharmacology Hours 1.12
Expires Dec 31, 2026
Topics: Endocrine, Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: APRN, Staff
Member: Free
NonMember: $20.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Intimidation and a lack of understanding about the clinical presentation and timely management of thyroid, adrenal and pituitary emergencies can delay treatment, leading to patient mortality or morbidity. This session employs case studies and AACN Endocrine Emergency guidelines to present the relevant pathophysiology underlying thyroid storm, myxedema coma, acute adrenal insufficiency, acute hypercortisolism, pheochromocytoma, acute aldosteronism and pituitary apoplexy, and provide attendees with expert tips to help aid quicker diagnosis and implementation of priority, medical interventions.Objectives
- Identify risk factors which contribute to the development of select acute thyroid, adrenal and pituitary disorders.
- Describe clinical biomarkers of selected thyroid and adrenal emergencies, as well as pituitary apoplexy.
- Develop priority pharmacotherapy and other strategies for selected thyroid and thyroid emergencies, as well as pituitary apoplexy.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
AccreditationAmerican Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of
nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for
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The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.
Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.
Refund PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.