Top Pediatric Prescriptions
Children between the ages of 1 and 12 years metabolize medications in a manner distinct from adults. As such, there are a number of anatomical and physiological factors that the nurse practitioner must take into account in order to safely prescribe and administer medications in the pediatric population.
“Top Pediatric Medications” will aid the nurse practitioner in making pediatric pharmacology decisions with increased confidence. The presentation begins with an overview of concepts pertinent to pediatric medications, including a discussion of factors unique to pediatric pharmacology and the top 20 drugs prescribed for children. It then defines common pediatric conditions and provides detailed information on the treatment plans and medications available for those conditions, including signs and symptoms that warrant specific regimens, age-specific dosage information, first-line choices and alternatives, resistance and recurrence issues, and more. This session also contains a detailed discussion of pediatric pain medications.
Use this session to boost your knowledge, and keep it in your archives as a reference tool for your practice. The pediatric treatment regimens for the following conditions are covered:
- Ear infections
- Asthma
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Psychosis
12-Lead EKG: From Start to Competent in 3 Hours!
This 12-lead EKG presentation is designed to refamiliarize nurse practitioners (NPs) with EKG basics. Upon completing this lecture, the NP will be able to name the characteristics of a normal EKG, differentiate between right and left axis deviation, and describe changes that occur with bundle branch block, chamber enlargement, and other related conditions. Other topics covered in this presentation include:
- Systematic approaches
- Anatomy of a 12-lead EKG
- EKG basics (i.e., quadrant method, normal axis, axis deviations)
- Ischemia, injury, and infarction
- 10+ EKG case studies
Top 25 Prescribed Drugs: What the NP Needs to Know
This CE offering covers the current top 25 prescribed pharmaceuticals in the United States. A look at these drugs offers insight into the most commonly seen pathophysiology in America. This talk examines the top pharmaceuticals by condition with overviews of each of the drugs and information on prescriptions and costs. The drugs explored range from gastrointestinal agents to those used for mental health disorders. This session also offers statistical information on common diseases, risk factors, controlled substances, and more.
This session includes information on the following:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Mental health disorder
- Pain and inflammation
- Prescriptions and costs
- Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Drug Enforcement Agency.