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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To present a comprehensive review of managing hypertension, especially for patients who also have CKD, with a focus on safely prescribing antihypertensive treatment both to control BP and to reduce the risk of associated comorbidities.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Outline the pathophysiology, diagnostic measures, risk factors, and expected treatment outcomes associated with hypertension and CKD.
  2. Summarize the professional guidelines and nonpharmacologic recommendations for patients who have hypertension and CKD.
  3. Plan the appropriate pharmacologic interventions for patients who have hypertension and CKD.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH / 1.0 APH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours







Test Code: NP1219B
Published: Dec 2019
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Toddra S. Liddell, MSN, FNPC; Robin Bassett, DNP, FNP; Denise K. Link, MPAS, PA-C, FNKF
Specialties: Nephrology, Primary Care