GeriCEU, LLC provides online continuing education courses to nurses focusing on geriatric issues with special attention to the Nursing CE requirement. This website allows nurses to view courses, take exams, recieve Nursing CE and CEU contact hours and print their certificates from the comfort of their homes. We offer quality material at an affordable price.

 Purpose: This course focuses on common conditions seen in geriatric patients with special attention to the nursing home and the nurse’s role in the management of these conditions, with consideration given to race and culture. The course begins with an overview of geriatric assessment. Then it goes into medical conditions seen in geriatric patients including hypertension, heart failure, gastroesophageal reflux disease.

 Disclaimer: GeriCEU, LLC does not endorse any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity.  The author, planning committee and feedback personnel for this course have declared no conflict of interest.  There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this activity.  Off-label medication use will be discussed in this course and when an off-label medication is discussed it will be clearly labeled as an off-label use.  GeriCEU, LLC does not endorse off-label medication use, but it is mentioned so the readers understand why some clinicians utilize medications off-label.  

 In order to receive credit for this course the exam must be passed and payment must be made. An evaluation form is offered after passing any exam. A passing grade of at least 70% needs to be achieved on this exam and an evaluation form needs to be completed. A certificate with the 3 contact hours can then be opened to print or save. A copy will also be emailed. You will need to register before taking any exams. Registration is free.

Objectives

1.     Identify three essential factors related to the assessment of the geriatric patient.

2.    List one physiological change for each major body system in the older adult.

3.    Identify five risks associated with hypertension.

4.    List five common drugs used to treat hypertension and their major side effects.

5.    Identify five signs and symptoms suggestive of heart failure.

6.    List three treatments used to manage heart failure.

7.    List three common and three worrisome signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 

8.    Identify the role of treatment of GERD on the prevention of complications.