Systemic vs. Inhaled Steroids Efficacy and Side Effect Profile
Tracking # 20-667294
Course overview
Goals The goal of this article is to review the current role of systemic and inhaled corticosteroids in severe COPD treatment including their efficacy and side effects Objectives Discuss the role of inflammation in COPD Identify the two types of inflammation in COPD Describe the role of corticosteroids in inflammation Discuss the efficacy of systemic corticosteroids Describe the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
0.8h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
1.2h
Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1.2h
Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification
0.8h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1.2h
Pharmacology Component
0.8h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Nurse Practitioner
1.2h
Pharmacology Component
0.8h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
2h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
0.8h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
1.2h
Pharmacology Component
Georgia Board of Nursing
Registered Professional Nurse
2h
General
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
0.8h
General
Registered Nurse
1.2h
Pharmacotherapeutics
0.8h
General