Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia
Tracking # 20-573401
Course overview
Neutropenia is a common complication that occurs during treatment with chemotherapy in oncology patients. Some patients are at higher risk of developing neutropenia, based on type of cancer as well as type of treatment. Neutropenia can lead to serious complications, including infections and sepsis. Ensuring patient safety is important in decreasing morbidity and mortality. Neutropenia can be prevented and treated pharmacologically. Once patients are neutropenic, precautions should be taken to minimize risk of infection. These precautions increase patient safety during times of neutropenia. No Test Required!
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses.
Continuing Education Credit Designation
This educational activity is credited for 2 hours at completion of the activity.
Statement of Learning Need
Health clinicians are required to be knowledgeable about how neutropenia occurs, specifically in patients undergoing treatment with chemotherapy. The definition of neutropenia and an understanding of the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) are essential to know when caring for individuals undergoing chemotherapy, in addition to the complications of neutropenia, such as sepsis.
Course Purpose
To help clinicians develop an understanding of neutropenia and its treatment specifically in patients receiving chemotherapy.
Target Audience
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.
Disclosures
Dana Bartlett, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Kellie Wilson, PharmD, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.