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Ectopic Pregnancy

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Course Overview

Ectopic Pregnancy

Author: Amanda Marten MSN, FNP-C 

Healthcare professionals, including LPN/LVNs, RNs, and APRNs, should be aware of the signs, symptoms, and treatment recommendations for ectopic pregnancy. Since this can become a life-threatening condition, prompt identification and treatment can improve client outcomes, including client morbidity and mortality. This course briefly reviews ectopic pregnancy, its risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostics, and management/treatment for all levels of nursing. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definitions 
  3. Ectopic Pregnancy 
  4. Heterotopic Pregnancy  
  5. Epidemiology  
  6. Ectopic Pregnancy in the U.S. 
  7. At-Risk Populations 
  8. Pathophysiology  
  9. Etiology and Risk Factors 
  10. Clinical Manifestations 
  11. Signs and Symptoms 
  12. Physical Examination Findings 
  13. Ectopic Pregnancy with Rupture Versus Without Rupture 
  14. Diagnostic Tests and Diagnosis 
  15. Treatment 
  16. Medically Managed Ectopic Pregnancies 
  17. Contraindications to Methotrexate 
  18. Surgical versus Medical Management 
  19. RhoGAM Indications 
  20. Potential Complications 
  21. Client Education and Follow-up 
  22. Conclusion 

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.

In this course, we will discuss Ectopic Pregnancy. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

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 definition and epidemiology of an ectopic pregnancy. 
  2. Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of ectopic pregnancy. 
  3. Differentiate initial versus additional diagnostics tests used for an ectopic pregnancy. 
  4. Summarize various treatments, client education, and complications of ectopic pregnancy. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement 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

Accreditations + Approvals

  • 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)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

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.

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Course created on: January 14, 2025

Course Expires on: January 14, 2028

Course Offering: #627

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