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This activity has been designed to meet the educational
needs of oncology registered nurses involved in the care
of patients with bone metastases.
Cancer patients with bone metastases may live for several
years following diagnosis. However, skeletal disease significantly
impacts quality of life, causing bone pain, pathologic fractures,
spinal cord compression, and hypercalcemia. This program
will provide nurses with current information on treatment,
nursing management, and current trials investigating options
for bone metastases and cancer treatment-induced bone loss.
Provide the latest information on treatment and nursing
management of metastatic bone disease.
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Describe techniques used to diagnose
bone metastases
- Identify current indications for the treatment
of skeletal disease in patients with multiple myeloma,
breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and other
solid tumors
- Discuss nursing responsibilities for patients
receiving bisphosphonate infusions
- Compare the efficacy and toxicity profiles
of currently available IV and oral bisphosphonates
- Discuss barriers to effective cancer care
Institute for Medical Education & Research is an approved
provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia
Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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