Clinical Challenges in Primary Care
Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald created this program to help primary care NPs address common clinical challenges. It includes 3 pharmacology primers, in addition to courses on low back pain, common GI disorders, and asthma.
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- Acute Asthma and COPD Exacerbations: An evidence-based approach to management 2 1Learn the latest evidence-based recommendations on assessment and intervention in acute asthma exacerbations from Dr. Fitzgerald, NP asthma expert and certified asthma educator.
- Best and Worst $4, $9, and Other Drugs: Optimizing Your Choices of Affordable Generics 1.75 1.75
Explore the growing $4/$9 drug list and learn how to make the best choices for treating common conditions like type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and select infectious diseases. Discover insights from clinical expert Dr. Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP on selecting the most effective and affordable generics for your patients. Gain practical knowledge on optimizing low-cost therapeutic options to improve patient outcomes while managing costs. Stay informed on the top-performing $4/$9 drugs and avoid suboptimal choices for commonly encountered clinical conditions.
- Case-based Approach to HTN Management: Combination Therapy is Essential 1.25 1.25Discover the critical role of combination therapy in achieving optimal blood pressure control and minimizing the risk of complications in this comprehensive program.
- Chest Pain Differential Diagnosis: Who Needs an ECG? 1.6 0.2
Hone your ability to differentiate acute cardiogenic pain from noncardiogenic pain and recognize red flags for serious illness with this course presented by Dr. Sally K. Miller.
- Complex Case Studies in HTN, DM, Dyslipidemia 1.75 1.75
Learn to identify and select appropriate therapeutic options for treating hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia in patients with complex presentations or factors that can complicate clinical decision-making with this case-based course.
- Dizziness, Vertigo, and Syncope: Assessment and Treatment 1.5 0.5
Learn to differentiate among the causes of syncope, near syncope, vertigo, and ataxia, including adverse drug effects. Central and peripheral vertigo are explained, as well as how to choose appropriate pharmacologic interventions. - Inflammation: Prevention, assessment and treatment of a frequent common denominator in diseases 1.5 0Learn the latest about the role of inflammation in various diseases and tests that can identify clinically significant inflammation, measures that can potentially mitigate inflammatory risk, and more.
- Low Back Pain Assessment and Management 1.7 1.7
Run Time: 1.5
Contact Hours: 1.7
Rx Hours: 1.7Low back pain is a challenging condition commonly encountered by NPs. This case-based program will help you learn how to determine appropriate treatment based on a 5-step, evidence-based approach to assessment.
- Psychiatric Medications: An Update on the Newer Drugs 1.4 1.4
Learn about the latest psychiatric medications for management of major depressive disorder, insomnia, and ADHD. This informative course discusses precautions, mechanisms of action, and clinical case scenarios.
- Rx Essentials: Nutraceuticals Prescribing Update 4 4
In this case-based program, Dr. Fitzgerald presents essential prescribing updates and best practices for the most-commonly used nutraceuticals (vitamins, minerals, and herbs) based on established and emerging evidence.