Adult Dehydration

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

13

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Dehydration is a common condition that affects patients of all ages. Dehydration may complicate other medical problems and may cause significant illness. Physical examination is used to diagnose dehydration. Laboratory testing identifies the complications of dehydration. Fluid replacement is used to treat dehydration. This activity outlines the evaluation and treatment of adult dehydration and highlights the importance of the interprofessional team.

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 adult dehydration medical conditions and emergencies.
  • Review the evaluation of adult dehydration.
  • Outline the management options available for adult dehydration.
  • Describe the interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance adult dehydration and improve outcomes.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sports Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
American Board of Pathology
  • Cardiovascular
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Endocrine
  • GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary)
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Nephrology

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