Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain what nitric oxide is and why healthcare professionals are so interested in it.
- Identify the physical and biological properties of nitric oxide.
- Summarize research findings regarding use of nitric oxide therapy in animals and humans.
- Identify and discuss the three major areas of concern regarding the toxicity of nitric oxide.
- Identify and explain the effects of nitric oxide therapy.
- List and explain the clinical indications for inhaled nitric oxide therapy.
- Identify monitoring systems and procedures associated with nitric oxide therapy.
Tuberculosis
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define what is meant by “tuberculosis” and the Tubercle Bacillus pathogenesis process once an exposure infection occurs
- Identify what is meant by “Responsibility for Successful Treatment of Tuberculosis”
- Identify recommended treatment regimens
- Identify the practical aspects of patient management during treatment
- Identify the specific treatments in special situations
- Identify the role of the Public Health Department
- Identify the steps involved in promoting treatment adherence
- Identify the CDC guidelines for mandatory reporting requirements of TB
- Identify the statistics for TB patients and their areas of concentration within the U.S.