Inflammatory Markers
Introduction
This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1 NAPNAP contact hour, of which 0 is pharmacology.
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Keywords: inflammatory markers, antibiotic therapy
Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the physiology of acute phase reactants and their importance in defining illness and injury in children.
- List the three most common inflammatory markers utilized in pediatrics.
- Discuss how inflammatory markers can help in the initiation of or discontinuing of antibiotic therapy.
Cathy S. Woodward, DNP, CPNP-AC: Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio
Disclosure
Dr. Woodward has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours