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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge of interventional procedures as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of shingles pain.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of active herpes zoster (HZ) symptoms, antiviral therapy criteria, non-interventional medication management for HZ-related symptoms, and HZ-related complications including post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).
  2. Apply knowledge of PHN interventional procedures to examples of patient care case scenarios.

Disclosures

The authors have disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved the use of pregabalin, gabapentin, duloxetine, and intrathecal administration of methylprednisone for the treatment of shingles pain as discussed in this article. Please consult the product?s labeling for approved information. All staff, authors, and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.8 CH
  • DC - BON 2.8 CH
  • KY-BON 2.8 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





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Test Code: ASWC0612
Published: June 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Heidi J. Shannon BSN-BC, Julie Anderson PhD, RN, Jayant S. Damle MD
Categories: Infection , Neurological , Pain Management , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Infection Control, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Patient Care Devices , Shingles (Herpes Zoster)