Adolescent Obesity Endemic: Bariatric Surgery Versus Anti-Obesity Medications

Author(s): White Michael C

Contact Hours 1.30

CERP A 1.30

Pharmacology Hours 0.18

Expires Dec 31, 2026

Topics: MultiSystem

Population: Pediatric

Role: APRN, Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This presentation discusses the foundation of the concept that obesity is a chronic disease and how it is affecting our adolescent population. We review how obesity can affect multiple systems and what medical therapies are available. The presentation provides an intermediate level of understanding of bariatric surgery: the benefits, the risks and complications.

Objectives

  • Discuss the prevalence and impact of adolescent obesity.
  • Describe the benefit and use of anti-obesity medications.
  • Distinguish between bariatric surgery techniques and surgical complications.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American 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 {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

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 Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.