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DVT Treatment

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Course Overview

DVT Treatment

Author: Elaine Enright
BSN, RN

This activity is designed to assist registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in reviewing and understanding the mechanisms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), its causes, risks, and treatments. We will review medications used in the management of DVTs, exploring the drug classes, uses, mechanisms of action, side effects, and when to utilize each medication. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. How and where medications are used 
  3. Pharmacokinetics 
    1. Definition 
    2. Drug Class 
    3. Uses 
    4. Mechanism of Action 
    5. Side Effects 
    6. Warnings 
    7. Alternatives 
  4. Nursing Considerations 
  5. Upcoming Research 
  6. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss DVT Treatment. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of DVT. 
  2. List the medications that are used in the treatment and management of DVT. 
  3. Describe the pharmacokinetics of anticoagulant medications. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: April 02, 2024

Course Expires on: April 02, 2027

Course Offering: #372