[DOWNLOAD] "Viral Hepatitis" by NetCE ~ Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Viral Hepatitis
- Author : NetCE
- Release Date : January 01, 2021
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,Medical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 242 KB
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a review of normal liver structure and function, common liver function tests used to assess liver disease, and an overview of the current diagnosis and management of primary viral hepatitis. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Outline the structure and function of the liver.
2. Describe the common laboratory measures of liver function and select the appropriate tests to assess the nature and degree of hepatic injury in the patient who presents with hepatitis.
3. Describe the classification of the various hepatitis viruses.
4. Discuss the epidemiology, management, and prevention of hepatitis A and E.
5. Identify the appropriate approach to diagnosis and management of hepatitis B and D, including a strategy for using selective serologic testing.
6. Design a best practice approach to clinical staging and management of chronic hepatitis C infection.
7. Discuss the current options for, and efficacy of, directed antiviral therapy of chronic hepatitis C.
8. Educate patients on the role of liver transplan-tation in the treatment of end-stage liver disease, including benefits, limitations, and patient selection.
This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.