PANDAS: IT’S NOT SO BLACK AND WHITE
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 0.25 is pharmacology.
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Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
• List the major and minor criteria for PANDAS diagnosis.
• Review how to start treatment for PANDAS in the primary setting.
• Identify laboratory tests that can assist in making the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Jennifer Gagnon, MSN, CPNP, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner, Latimer Neurology Center, Washington
Disclosures
None to Report
Jennifer Gagnon reported the below pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that may be discussed for off-label use:
bio-therapeutic agents (Rituxamib), antibiotics (macrolides, sulfonamides, penicillin and cephalosporins), IVIG
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours