Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Although this disease is manageable, there is no cure. Disease management involves both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments and goals of care include preventing and managing symptoms, reducing exacerbation frequency and severity, and optimizing the patient’s quality of life.
Course Publication Date:
September 26, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Susan Hausle MSN, RN, CHPN |
| Course No: | COPD0922 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Explain the pathophysiology of COPD.
Evaluate two tests performed to diagnose and manage COPD.
List four clinical manifestations of COPD.
Differentiate the current pharmacotherapy for COPD.
Describe three therapeutic goals for individuals with COPD.
Distinguish two non-pharmacological COPD management techniques.
Discuss the role of oxygen therapy in COPD.
Identify the three available surgical options for individuals with COPD.
List the end-of-life options for COPD patients.