Ectopic Pregnancy

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (39 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

8 Aug 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when fetal tissue implants outside of the uterus or attaches to an abnormal or scarred portion of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies carry high rates of morbidity and mortality if not recognized and treated promptly. Ectopic pregnancies may present with pain, vaginal bleeding, or more vague complaints such as nausea and vomiting. This activity will review the etiology of ectopic pregnancy and examine treatment approaches. This activity will outline the role of the interprofessional team in recognizing and treating patients with ectopic pregnancies.

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:

  • Provide a definition for ectopic pregnancy.
  • Identify symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.
  • Describe the proper evaluation for ectopic pregnancy.
  • Plan a discussion amongst interprofessional, interprofessional team members regarding the detection, evaluation, and management of ectopic pregnancies so that they can be detected quickly and appropriate management can be implemented immediately, enhancing patient outcomes.

Disclosures

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.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  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.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

Sylvia F. on 3/31/2021

Donald P. on 7/7/2021

Larry M. on 7/16/2021

Jose r. on 8/10/2021

Michelle Y. on 8/24/2021

Elizabeth B. on 10/5/2021

Janet P. on 10/7/2021

Kondeh G. on 10/25/2021

Steven N. on 11/7/2021

Atlanta C. on 12/24/2021

Arjun K. on 4/6/2022

Kevin C. on 4/25/2022

Ehsan Q. on 5/24/2022

Yvonne H. on 7/23/2022

Lauren P. on 9/24/2022

Patricia P. on 12/5/2022

Danielle F. on 1/22/2023

Katherine C. on 2/3/2023

Ronald L. on 2/13/2023

Thank you.

John M. on 4/19/2023

There were three questions about the most common place for ectopic pregnancy in the review. Better to have clinical presentation and out paitent management of identification.

CARCHA B. on 6/12/2023

ANTONIO A. on 6/20/2023

Fatima H. on 7/2/2023

none

RAQUEL . on 7/30/2023

Janice S. on 10/1/2023

Robert K. on 10/21/2023

Kim G. on 11/15/2023

Shannoah M. on 12/7/2023

Laura G. on 12/12/2023

Mary H. on 1/5/2024

Susan M. on 1/8/2024

Medha D. on 1/25/2024

Narcisa R. on 2/19/2024

Timothy W. on 2/26/2024

Mark D. on 3/7/2024

Jessica C. on 4/8/2024

Kelli M. on 4/8/2024

Jessica B. on 4/13/2024

Suzanne M. on 4/20/2024

Unlimited Physician CME

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6673 CME activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7923.5 hours of CME.

Learn About Lifetime CME

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$58.50 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Physician CME

Access to all the Unlimited Physician CME activities in all specialties.

$399 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Physician CME

Access to all the Unlimited Physician CME activities in all specialties.

$599 per 1 year per user