Differential Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN, MA

Course Overview

This course will prepare the nurse for recognizing signs of erectile dysfunction, including diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Differential Diagnosis
  3. Diagnostic Considerations
  4. Medications that Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
  5. Medical and Sexual History
  6. Advanced Physical Assessment
  7. Testing
  8. Pathophysiology
  9. Statistical Evidence/Etiology
  10. Cardiovascular Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
  11. Impact of Prostate Cancer Treatment on ED
  12. Controversial Role of Cycling
  13. Pharmacotherapy & Mechanical Treatments
  14. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the clinical manifestations of erectile dysfunction.
  2. List differential diagnoses of erectile dysfunction.
  3. Summarize treatment methods for erectile dysfunction.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.