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Digital Seminar

Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders


Speaker:
Bonita Gordon, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN
Duration:
5 Hours 47 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Aug 01, 2014
Product Code:
POS071280
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Management Strategies for:

  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders remain the nation’s leading cause of disability. They are devastating and costly. There is a need to provide early diagnosis and apply effective therapies for these disorders. Join expert, Bonita Gordon, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN, and gain new insights into the pathophysiologic changes, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic studies for each of these disorders. Learn the latest in innovative medications that are geared to slow or stop the disorder progression.

Through an engaging presentation style and enlightening case studies, Bonita will enhance your knowledge regarding current practice issues. The evidence-based content is valuable to all healthcare providers caring for patients with neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.

 

Credit


* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 5.75 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

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Speaker

Bonita Gordon, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN Related seminars and products


Bonita Gordon practiced nursing close to 30 years, focusing primarily in the areas of neuroscience and acute care nursing. Bonita worked as a staff educator on the neuroscience/orthopedic/trauma, rehabilitation and medical/surgical units, where she presented lectures on acute and critical care processes. Bonita's expertise in neuroscience disease processes includes knowledge acquired during her work as a neuroscience critical care nurse and as a clinical nurse specialist in neurosurgery and neurology. After completing her post-master's certification as an adult nurse practitioner at St. Louis University, Bonita continued to hone her skills in her practice at a university's neuroscience center.

Bonita has presented extensively on neuroscience diseases, diabetes and acute care. She is an active member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), the American College of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau. Bonita serves as a national committee member for the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Journal of Oncology Nursing, and Journal of Nursing Quality Care and developed content on the spine and spinal problems for the AANN certification review course.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Outline

 

Multiple Sclerosis

  • Four Classifications of MS
  • Look for the Oligoclonal Bands
  • ABCs of Medication Management
    • Immunomodulating disease-modifying agents
    • Corticosteroids
    • Antispasmotic
    • Anticholinergic
    • Antiviral
    • CNS stimulant
    • Antiepileptic
    • Antidepressant
    • Beta blocker
    • Natalizumab
  • Manage the Symptoms
    • Optic neuritis
    • Fatigue
    • Ataxia

Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

  • Staging the Disease
  • Disease-Specific Treatment
    • Drug therapy to slow the progression
    • Treatment of behavioral manifestations
  • Provide a Therapeutic Environment
    • Participate in activities of daily living
    • Monitor and protect from injury
    • Community resources
    • Caregiver stress

Myasthenia Gravis

  • Neuromuscular Junction Disorder
    • Autoimmune process
    • Reduced acetyl-choline receptor sites
  • Doing the Edrophonium Test
    • Evaluate response to edrophonium (telsilon)
    • Short-acting anticholinesterase inhibitor
    • Increase neurotransmission
  • Pathways to Recovery
    • Medications – anticholinesterase inhibitors, corticosteroids, immunosppressive agents
    • Thymectomy
    • Plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin

Parkinson’s Disease

  • Degeneration of Substantia Nigra
    • Basal ganglia degeneration
    • Deficiency of dopamine
  • Know the Symptoms “T-R-A-P”
    • Tremors - resting
    • Rigidity – cogwheel jerking
    • Akinesia - bradykinesia
    • Posture – stooped, shuffling gait
  • Treatment Options
    • Medications - dopaminergics, anticholinergics, dopamine agonist, MAO-B inhibitor, COMT inhibitors, antiviral
    • Neuroprotective agents
    • Deep brain stimulation

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

  • Syndrome Variants
    • Ascending
    • Pure-motor
    • Descending
    • Miller-Fisher Syndrome
  • Treatment Options
    • Plasmapheresis
    • Intravenous immunoglobulin

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

  • Degeneration of Motor Neurons
    • Excitotoxic damage
    • Defect in transport proteins
  • Slow and Progressive Weakness
    • Muscle atrophy
    • Paralysis
    • Respiratory failure
    • Death
  • Symptom Management
  • Alternatives
    • Megadose vitamin
    • Pancreatic enzymes
    • Wheat germ
    • Snake venom
    • Bee pollen

 

Objectives

 

  • Explain the appropriate medication management in the care of the multiple sclerosis patient.
  • Compare the latest options to manage the various symptoms of the multiple sclerosis patient.
  • Illustrate how to provide a therapeutic environment for the Alzheimer’s disease patient.
  • Explain the latest drug therapy options available to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Diagram the pathways to recovery for the patient with myasthenia gravis.
  • Analyze treatment considerations for the patient with Parkinson’s disease.
  • Contrast the syndrome variants for the patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
  • Develop symptomatic management for the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

 

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Therapists, Audiologists, Pharmacists

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