Bullous Pemphigoid

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (16 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

11

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

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune subepidermal blistering disorder, representing 80% of subepidermal immunobullous cases. Bullous pemphigoid most commonly affects elderly patients between the ages of 60 to 80 years. This activity reviews the etiology, presentation, evaluation, and management of bullous pemphigoid and reviews the interprofessional team's role in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing the condition.

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:

  • Review the etiology of bullous pemphigoid.
  • Describe the pathophysiology of bullous pemphigoid.
  • Summarize the management options for bullous pemphigoid
  • Outline possible interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the evaluation and treatment of bullous pemphigoid and improve outcomes.

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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