{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Cystic Fibrosis in the Adults

Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Posttest 3Certificate

Description

This learning activity discusses cystic fibrosis (CF) in adults. Although most patients with CF are diagnosed during early childhood, some are diagnosed in adolescence or adulthood. Additionally, patients with CF are living longer because of new therapies. This learning activity provides an overview of CF in adults, focusing on complications associated with CF and treatments to manage these complications.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. explain the transmission and pathophysiology of CF.
  2. describe diagnostic tests for CF in adults.
  3. discuss treatment options and potential complications for adults with CF.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of the participants will successfully complete the posttest to demonstrate improved knowledge about managing adult patients with CF.

Disclosures

The faculty, staff, authors, and planners have no significant financial relationship with any ineligible organization regarding this learning activity.

Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • AARC 1.0 CH

This program has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour of Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063.

Planner
Professions: Respiratory Therapist
Test Code: CCA00002RT
Published: Sep 2024
Expires: 9/22/2025
Required Passing Score: 12/15 (80%)
Authors: Chad Bonsall, MPH, RRT, RPFT Sherry Ratajczak, MSN, RN, CRNP
Categories: Ageism , Respiratory