Current Management Strategies for Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders Seminar and Book Package

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Current Management Strategies for Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders Seminar and Book Package

[+] [-] Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis
Alzheimer’s Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson’s Disease
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders remain the nation’s leading cause of disability. They are devastating and costly. There is a need to provide early diagnosis and apply effective therapies for these disorders. Join expert, Bonita Gordon, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN, and gain new insights into the pathophysiologic changes, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic studies for each of these disorders. Learn the latest in innovative medications that are geared to slow or stop the disorder progression.

Through an engaging presentation style and enlightening case studies, Bonita will enhance your knowledge regarding current practice issues. The evidence-based content is valuable to all healthcare providers caring for patients with neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Revised and updated from 2004 4th Edition, Neurology Secrets, 5th Edition has the answers you need. A two-color page layout, portable size, and a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" in neurology to help you better meet the challenges you face today. You'll find all the features you rely on from the Secrets Series®-a question-and-answer format, lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone-that make study or reference fast and easy.

Product Details

Format:: Package - Video & Book Instructions
Details:: Multi-disc DVD recording (5 hours, 45 minutes), with electronic manual and instructions.
Book: 486 Pages
Authors:: BONITA GORDON, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN
LOREN A. ROLAK, MD
Publisher:: PESI HealthCare
Copyright:: 8/1/2014
CE Available:: Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:: RVKIT080680

Objectives

[+] [-] 071280 - Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders

Explain the appropriate medication management in the care of the multiple sclerosis patient.
Compare the latest options to manage the various symptoms of the multiple sclerosis patient.
Illustrate how to provide a therapeutic environment for the Alzheimer’s disease patient.
Explain the latest drug therapy options available to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Diagram the pathways to recovery for the patient with myasthenia gravis.
Analyze treatment considerations for the patient with Parkinson’s disease.
Contrast the syndrome variants for the patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
Develop symptomatic management for the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Outline

[+] [-] 071280 - Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis

Four Classifications of MS
Look for the Oligoclonal Bands
ABCs of Medication Management
- Immunomodulating disease-modifying agents
- Corticosteroids
- Antispasmotic
- Anticholinergic
- Antiviral
- CNS stimulant
- Antiepileptic
- Antidepressant
- Beta blocker
- Natalizumab
Manage the Symptoms
- Optic neuritis
- Fatigue
- Ataxia

Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

Staging the Disease
Disease-Specific Treatment
- Drug therapy to slow the progression
- Treatment of behavioral manifestations
Provide a Therapeutic Environment
- Participate in activities of daily living
- Monitor and protect from injury
- Community resources
- Caregiver stress

Myasthenia Gravis

Neuromuscular Junction Disorder
- Autoimmune process
- Reduced acetyl-choline receptor sites
Doing the Edrophonium Test
- Evaluate response to edrophonium (telsilon)
- Short-acting anticholinesterase inhibitor
- Increase neurotransmission
Pathways to Recovery
- Medications - anticholinesterase inhibitors, corticosteroids, immunosppressive agents
- Thymectomy
- Plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin

Parkinson’s Disease

Degeneration of Substantia Nigra
- Basal ganglia degeneration
- Deficiency of dopamine
Know the Symptoms “T-R-A-P”
- Tremors - resting
- Rigidity - cogwheel jerking
- Akinesia - bradykinesia
- Posture - stooped, shuffling gait
Treatment Options
- Medications - dopaminergics, anticholinergics, dopamine agonist, MAO-B inhibitor, COMT inhibitors, antiviral
- Neuroprotective agents
- Deep brain stimulation

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Syndrome Variants
- Ascending
- Pure-motor
- Descending
- Miller-Fisher Syndrome
Treatment Options
- Plasmapheresis
- Intravenous immunoglobulin

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Degeneration of Motor Neurons
- Excitotoxic damage
- Defect in transport proteins
Slow and Progressive Weakness
- Muscle atrophy
- Paralysis
- Respiratory failure
- Death
Symptom Management
Alternatives
- Megadose vitamin
- Pancreatic enzymes
- Wheat germ
- Snake venom
- Bee pollen

Author

BONITA GORDON, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN

Bonita Gordon practiced nursing close to 30 years, focusing primarily in the areas of neuroscience and acute care nursing. Bonita worked as a staff educator on the neuroscience/orthopedic/trauma, rehabilitation and medical/surgical units, where she presented lectures on acute and critical care processes. Bonita's expertise in neuroscience disease processes includes knowledge acquired during her work as a neuroscience critical care nurse and as a clinical nurse specialist in neurosurgery and neurology. After completing her post-master's certification as an adult nurse practitioner at St. Louis University, Bonita continued to hone her skills in her practice at a university's neuroscience center.

Bonita has presented extensively on neuroscience diseases, diabetes and acute care. She is an active member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), the American College of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau. Bonita serves as a national committee member for the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Journal of Oncology Nursing, and Journal of Nursing Quality Care and developed content on the spine and spinal problems for the AANN certification review course.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Bonita Gordon receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Bonita Gordon serves as a national committee member for the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.

LOREN A. ROLAK, MD

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Continuing Education Credits Awarded for Completion of Entire Package

[+] [-] Combined Continuing Education Credit From All Components

For U.S. and Canadian customers, CE is available for $9.99 USD per program. International CE rates may vary; please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

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Certificates of Successful Completion will be emailed, faxed or mailed to participants completing the post-test(s)/evaluation(s) and paying the CE fee(s).

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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No CE available for this board.

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Pharmacology Nurse Practitioners
This self-study program offers 90 instructional minutes of pharmacology content which is designed to qualify for 1.5 contact hours toward your pharmacology requirement.

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PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 5.8 continuing education credits.

Pharmacists

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PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 5.75 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.0 contact hours.

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Breakdown of Continuing Education Credits by Components

[+] [-] 010995 - Neurology Secrets

[+] [-] 071280 - Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders

For U.S. and Canadian customers, CE is available for $20.00 USD per participant. International CE rates may vary; please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion will be emailed, faxed or mailed to participants completing the post-test/evaluation and paying the CE fee.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 5.8 continuing education credits.

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Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Therapists, Audiologists, Pharmacists

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LOREN A. ROLAK, MD

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BONITA GORDON, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN

LOREN A. ROLAK, MD

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