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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

The purpose of this learning activity is to provide information about the differences in the physiology, pathophysiology, and presentation of skin diseases in individuals of different races.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the differences of skin characteristics, physiology, and pathophysiology between the races.
  2. Illustrate the differences between the races in presentation and treatment of specific skin conditions.

Disclosures

The author has disclosed that he has the following financial relationships related to this article: Abbott Labs (Principal Investigator for Adalimumab), Galderma Labs (Acne Advisory Council), and Medicis. The planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.4 CH
  • DC - BON 2.4 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 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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Planner
Test Code: NP0513B
Published: May 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care
Required Passing Score: 10/14 (71%)
Authors: Victor Czerkasij MA, MS, FNP-BC, NP-C
Categories: Advanced Practice Nursing , Cancer , Cultural Competence , Dermatologic Conditions , Medical-Surgical , Physical Assessment/Diagnostic , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: African American , Autoimmune Diseases , Autoinflammatory Diseases , Body Image , Connective Tissue Disorder , Lesion , Lupus , Melanoma , Sarcoidosis , Scleroderma , Skin