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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a condition caused by a deficiency of thiamine or vitamin B1. Patients classically presen ...
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Dumping syndrome can occur after a variety of gastric procedures and occurs due to the rapid movement of hyperosmolar ch ...
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Roux-en-y gastric bypass is a restrictive-malabsorptive operation performed for weight loss in individuals with a BMI of ...
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Obesity affects at least one-third of adults and 17 percent of youth in the United States and confers an increased risk ...
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The word "atelectasis" is Greek in origin; It is a combination of the Greek words atelez (Ateles) and ektasiz (ektasis) ...
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Central venous access is required for many hospitalized patient. Placement of central line catheters is done for many re ...
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| Atelectasis | The word "atelectasis" is Greek in origin; It is a combination of the Greek words atelez (Ateles) and ektasiz (ektasis) meaning "imperfect" and "expan ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch | The biliopancreatic diversion was first described by Scorpinaro in 1979. This procedure combined a horizontal gastric resection with the closure of a ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Central Line Management | Central venous access is required for many hospitalized patient. Placement of central line catheters is done for many reasons, including inadequate pe ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease of inadequate control of blood levels of glucose. It has many subclassifications, including type 1, type 2, maturi ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 19 | Activity Info |
| Dumping Syndrome | Dumping syndrome can occur after a variety of gastric procedures and occurs due to the rapid movement of hyperosmolar chyme from the stomach into the ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis | Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA) is an uncommon diabetic complication associated with several risk factors such as fasting, surgery, pregnancy, ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Folic Acid Deficiency | Folate is an essential water-soluble vitamin, naturally present in food, especially in fruits, green leafy vegetables, and liver. Folic acid is the s ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Hand Hygiene | Handwashing practices in the patient care setting began in the early 19th century. The practice evolved over the years with evidential proof of its va ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Insulin Resistance | Insulin resistance is identified as an impaired biologic response to insulin stimulation of target tissues, primarily the liver, muscle, and adipose t ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Liposuction | Liposuction represents a well-described and popular surgical procedure used to reduce localized amounts of adipose tissue in certain regions of the bo ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Low Carbohydrate Diet | Low carbohydrate (low-carb) diets are a strategy for weight loss. Today, there continues to be an interest in low-carb approaches. While all low car ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Metabolic Syndrome | Metabolic syndrome is an accumulation of several disorders, which together raise the risk of an individual developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular d ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver | Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a broad term used to cover a spectrum of conditions which are characterized by evidence of hepatic steato ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Obesity | Obesity is the excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat or adipose tissue in the body that may impair health. Obesity has become an epidemic which ha ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Obesity Surgery Indications And Contraindications | Obesity affects at least one-third of adults and 17 percent of youth in the United States and confers an increased risk of related comorbidities such ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Obesity Surgery Pre-Op Assessment And Preparation | Weight loss surgery is an efficacious treatment for patients with obesity; however, patients undergoing these procedures should have a thorough preope ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of complete collapse of the airway or partial collapse with an associated decrease in oxyge ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Orlistat | Orlistat is a medication used in the management of obesity. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for orlistat as a val ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Osteoarthritis | Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the world. It can be classified into two categories: primary osteoarthritis and secondary ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Post-Op Assessment and Management Of Obesity Surgery | Obesity surgery is growing in popularity throughout the world. While patient selection is a key factor in determining the success of the surgery, post ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Ranitidine | Ranitidine is FDA-approved for both adults and children aged 1 month to 16 years. Ranitidine, over-the-counter for self-care use without a prescriptio ... Read the Article | 0.75 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass | Roux-en-y gastric bypass is a restrictive-malabsorptive operation performed for weight loss in individuals with a BMI of 40 or greater, or in those BM ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Sleeve Gastrectomy | In the United States, obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate over the past 50 years. In 2014, obesity and its co-morbidities accounted for 14 ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Subclinical Hypothyroidism | Subclinical hypothyroidism characteristically presents with normal thyroxine (T4) levels and elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. The in ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Ursodeoxycholic Acid | Ursodeoxycholic acid is a medication used in the management and treatment of cholestatic liver disease. This activity reviews the indications, action, ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Vitamin A Deficiency | Vitamin A is a lipid-soluble compound with several biologic actions to aid in vision and cellular differentiation. The prevalence of vitamin A deficie ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome | Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a condition caused by a deficiency of thiamine or vitamin B1. Patients classically present with a clinical triad of oph ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with this Nurse-Bariatric (CBN) activity. In this online self-assessment activity, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with 27 activities in Nurse-Bariatric (CBN) for 28 total CE hours.