Clostridium Difficile: An Overview |
Free Exam
Purpose:
This course focuses on Clostridium Difficile seen in the nursing home resident
and the role of the nursing home nurse in the management of these issues, with
consideration given to race and culture.
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
2 contact hours
can then be saved and printed. You will need to register before taking any exams.
Registration is free.
Objectives
1. List four risk factors for the development of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.
2. Compare and contrast the signs and symptoms of mild versus severe Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.
3. Identify three diagnostic tests used in the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile.
4. Compare and contrast the treatment options in mild versus severe Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.
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There is
no commercial support or sponsorship for these activities.
The
author, planning committee and feedback personnel have declared no
conflict of interest.
GeriCEU, LLC does not endorse any commercial products
displayed in our courses. Off-label medication use may be discussed
in some courses.
GeriCEU, LLC does not endorse off-label medication use, but
it may be mentioned so the readers understand why some clinicians
utilize medications off label.
If off label medication is discussed it will be clearly
marked as off-label.
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