Management of HIV Opportunistic Infections
Hours: 1.00
Globally, millions have become infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and have a great risk of morbidity and mortality from opportunistic infections associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although the incidence of opportunistic infections (OIs) is less among people being treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART), OIs will remain a significant cause of illness for those without access to antiretroviral therapy or for those with suboptimal response to treatment. Familiarity with the various ways a disease may present in a patient is necessary. This course reviews the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing considerations for some of these infections and conditions.
Globally, millions have become infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and have a great risk of morbidity and mortality from opportunistic infections associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although the incidence of opportunistic infections (OIs) is less among people being treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART), OIs will remain a significant cause of illness for those without access to antiretroviral therapy or for those with suboptimal response to treatment. Familiarity with the various ways a disease may present in a patient is necessary. This course reviews the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing considerations for some of these infections and conditions.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Physician Assistants
Florida Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify clinical signs and symptoms of HIV opportunistic infections and understand general testing and treatments guidelines for these conditions.
Describe actions to assist in the care and prevention of opportunistic infections.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
HIV, AIDS, and Opportunistic Infections (OIs)
General Prevention of OIs
Section 3: Bacterial Infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)
Bacterial Pneumonia
Syphilis
Salmonella
Section 4: Fungal Infections
Candida Infections
Histoplasmosis
Cryptococcosis
Coccidiomycosis
Pneumocystis pneumonia
Section 5: Protozoal Infections
Cryptosporidiosis
Microsporidiosis
Toxoplasmosis
Section 6: Viral Infections
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)
Kaposi Sarcoma (KS)
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Hepatitis
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Nicole Strickland, BA, BSN, RN, CPAN has cared for patients at every level of acuity over more than a decade as nurse. She has devoted much of her nursing career to training nurses and nursing students as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN). She holds a BA in English from Temple University and worked as a medical editor for the National Board of Medical Examiners before returning to school to obtain a BSN from Duke University. She is now pursuing a M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte while continuing her passion for the creation of evidenced-based and engaging education as an acute care SME writer at Relias.
Disclosure: Nicole Strickland, BA, BSN, RN, CPAN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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