Overview / Abstract: |
STATEMENT OF NEED Carcinoid syndrome refers to a constellation of symptoms caused by the systemic release of humoral factors such as polypeptides, biogenic amines, and prostaglandins, mostly from well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors. Patients frequently experience flushing, abdominal cramps, bronchospasms, hypotension, and diarrhea, which lead to impaired quality of life and daily functioning. In addition, complications such as carcinoid heart disease and mesenteric and/or retroperitoneal fibrosis increase the risk for morbidity and mortality. In general, patients affected by carcinoid syndrome have a higher tumor burden and lower survival rate compared with those who are not. TARGET AUDIENCE Oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and other health care professionals involved in the management carcinoid syndrome in patients with neuroendocrine tumors. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Anticipate the signs and symptoms of carcinoid syndrome in patients with neuroendocrine tumors |
Expiration |
Mar 08, 2019 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE |
Format |
Monograph, Online |
Credits / Hours |
0.8 |
Accreditation |
ANCC |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Pamela Ryan, RN, BSN Donna Williams, RN |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
i3 Health i3 Health, carcinoid syndrome, neuroendocrine tumors, cancer, oncology, supportive care, CE, free CE, online CE Free CE CME |