Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post-Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Fetal alcohol syndrome is one of the five disorders that comprise fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). These fetal alcohol spectrum disorders classify the wide-ranging physical and neurological effects that prenatal alcohol exposure can inflict on a fetus. This activity describes the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of fetal alcohol syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in preventing this pathology.


Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

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

  • Review the epidemiology of fetal alcohol syndrome.

  • Describe the presentation of a patient with fetal alcohol syndrome.

  • Outline the management options for fetal alcohol syndrome.

  • Describe interprofessional team strategies for improving coordination and communication to advance the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome.

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