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Description

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Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the preventive measures for reducing the incidence of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) through vaccination, and the strategies for treating PHN when it occurs.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the pathogenesis of herpes zoster and the risk factors for postherpetic neuralgia.
  2. Identify the clinical characteristics of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
  3. Evaluate the treatment strategies for pain associated with acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia and preventative measures to reduce the occurrence of herpes zoster.

Disclosures

The author, faculty, and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they and their spouses/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity. The author has disclosed that the use of tricyclic antidepressants for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain, as discussed in this article, has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Please consult the product labeling for approved uses.

Price: $49.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH / 0.5 APH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 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 Williams & Wilkins 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. Your certificate is valid in all states.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours







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Test Code: TPM0817
Published: August 2017
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Topics in Pain Management
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Angela Starkweather, PhD, ACNP-BC, CNRN, FAAN
Categories: Advanced Practice Nursing , Infection , Neurological , Pain Management , Pharmacology , Virology
Specialties: Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Pain Management, Primary Care
Topics: Advanced Pharmacology Hours , Herpes Zoster , Pain Management , Postherpetic Neuralgia