Differential Diagnosis of Pneumonia

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Amanda Marten MSN, FNP-C

Course Overview

This comprehensive course on differential diagnosis for pneumonia is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their diagnostic skills. Participants will learn to distinguish between various causes of pneumonia, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections and non-infectious etiologies. Learners will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to accurately diagnose pneumonia and differentiate it from other respiratory conditions, ensuring effective patient management and treatment.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definitions
  3. Statistical Evidence
  4. Pathophysiology
  5. Etiology and Classification
  6. Advanced Health Assessment
  7. Differential Diagnosis
  8. Pharmacological Treatment
  9. Monitoring and Follow-Up
  10. 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. Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of pneumonia
  2. Differentiate between the different types of pneumonia
  3. Summarize history and physical examination findings relevant to pneumonia
  4. Identify differential diagnoses of pneumonia
  5. Summarize treatment options for the different types of pneumonia
  6. Discuss follow-up and monitoring strategies for pneumonia patients

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.