Osteoporosis Nursing CE Course for RNs and LPNs

Osteoporosis Nursing CE Course for RNs and LPNs is organized by NursingCE.com.,,Release Date: June 20, 2020,Expiration Date: June 20, 2023,,Learning Objectives:,This activity is designed to allow learners to:,• describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoporosis,• identify demographic and clinical risk factors for the development of osteoporosis, including the most common types of medications that promote bone loss,• explain evidence-based screening guidelines and identify the clinical criteria indicative of a diagnosis of osteoporosis according to the World Health Organization (WHO),• classify the pharmacologic treatment options and potential side effects and explain the principles for initiating pharmacologic therapy,• compare nonpharmacologic interventions to prevent and reduce the risk of osteoporosis,• summarize the core components of patient education geared toward maintaining healthy bones, preventing bone loss, and counseling points for patients receiving pharmacologic therapies