{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Dysphagia: A Review

Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide a review of information addressing the pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, and recommendations for managing oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Compare and contrast signs and symptoms, associated comorbidities, and pathophysiology of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia.
  2. Identify testing, imaging, and procedures used to diagnose dysphagia, and management strategies recommended for treating patients with dysphagia.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • FL - BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: NP0720B
Published: Jul 2020
Expires: 9/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 15/19 (78%)
Authors: Kristina F. Skarbinski, MSN, FNP-BC; Elizabeth Glennon, MSN, FNP-BC