Ectopic Pregnancy

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (44 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post-Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when fetal tissue implants outside of the uterus or attaches to an abnormal or scarred portion of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies carry high rates of morbidity and mortality if not recognized and treated promptly. Ectopic pregnancies may present with pain, vaginal bleeding, or more vague complaints such as nausea and vomiting. This activity will review the etiology of ectopic pregnancy and examine treatment approaches. This activity will outline the role of the interprofessional team in recognizing and treating patients with ectopic pregnancies.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Provide a definition for ectopic pregnancy.
  • Identify symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.
  • Describe the proper evaluation for ectopic pregnancy.
  • Plan a discussion amongst interprofessional, interprofessional team members regarding the detection, evaluation, and management of ectopic pregnancies so that they can be detected quickly and appropriate management can be implemented immediately, enhancing patient outcomes.

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Sylvia F. on 3/31/2021

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Ronald L. on 2/13/2023

There were three questions about the most common place for ectopic pregnancy in the review. Better to have clinical presentation and out paitent management of identification.

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Fatima H. on 7/2/2023

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ANTONIO A. on 6/20/2023

Thank you.

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