Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PDMT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall the pathophysiology of and risk factors for Parkinson's disease.
Recognize the clinical manifestations of Parkinson's disease.
Apply evidence-based treatments and disease management principles for Parkinson's disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What Is PD?
Background
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors and Causes
Protective Factors
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Signs and Symptoms
Cardinal Signs
Nonmotor
Diagnosis
Staging
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Medications
Complications from Medication
Levodopa (L-dopa)
Dopamine Receptor Agonists
Monoamine Oxidase Type B (MAO-B) Inhibitors
Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Inhibitors
Anticholinergics
Medications for Nonmotor Symptoms
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Nonpharmacological Management
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Nonpharmacologic Treatments
Complementary Therapies
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Meet Russell
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Writer: Sarah Hunter, RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.