Alcoholic Neuropathy

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (84 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

30 Dec 2022

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Alcoholic neuropathy is one of the most common adverse effects of chronic alcohol consumption. There is damage to the nerves due to the direct toxic effect of alcohol and the malnutrition induced by it. Patients present with pain, ataxia and parasthesias in the lower extremities. This activity describes the evaluation and management of alcoholic neuropathy and reviews 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.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiology of alcoholic neuropathy.
  • Describe the use of the CAGE questionaire in the history of alcoholic neuropathy.
  • Summarize the differential diagnoses in alcoholic neuropathy.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team members to correctly diagnose and counsel patients on their drinking habits for improved outcomes in patients affected by alcoholic neuropathy.

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The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

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  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

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I've not seen people return to their pre-alcohol baseline. There may be some improvement if they stop relatively early into their AU, however most patients are permanently impaired and their rehabilitation hope is poor. Honestly, with advanced ETOH use, there is rarely anything that touches their pain. Telling such fragile people that they have a good rehab potential is not fair to them. Perhaps outside the US people have a better rehab potential?

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