Wilson Disease

Overview

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Credits

2.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Wilson disease (hepatolenticular degeneration) is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder caused by abnormal copper accumulation in the body particularly involving the brain, liver, and cornea. It affects 1 in 30,000 individuals and may present as weakness, abdominal pain, jaundice, personality change, seizures, etc. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of Wilson disease and explains the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this 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 Wilson disease.

  • Summarize the faulty copper excretory mechanism in the pathophysiology of Wilson disease.

  • Identify the Kayser-Fleischer rings in the physical examination of patients with Wilson disease.

  • Outline the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to provide genetic counseling in order to prevent the transmission of the defective gene in Wilson disease.

  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Wilson Disease

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