Upper Respiratory Tract Infections With Focus on The Common Cold

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (30 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post-Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

4 May 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are the most common infectious disease cause for patient evaluations worldwide. URTIs are typically self-limited and mild to moderate in severity. The most common manifestation of URTIs is the common cold. Due to overlapping symptoms of various viral and bacterial infections that can result in URTIs, making the diagnosis of the common cold is a challenge. Recent developments in rapid diagnostic tests have significantly impacted the ability to establish the etiology of URTIs; however, essential aspects of test sensitivity, specificity, and costs should guide their use. URTIs are often treated with unnecessary antibiotics. Therefore, clinicians and patients must be educated about the potential risks associated with antibiotic therapy.

This course explores the impact of URTIs, which, despite being a mild illness, significantly affect public health, leading to lost productivity and unnecessary medical visits. Proper patient education and adherence to evidence-based management strategies are essential in reducing the burden of URTIs. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in identifying URTIs and their etiologies with a focus on rhinovirus and the common cold, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Assess the symptoms and signs of self-limited upper respiratory tract infections.

  • Apply best practices when obtaining diagnostic tests for upper respiratory tract infections.

  • Select the appropriate course of therapy for upper respiratory infections.

  • Apply effective strategies to improve care coordination among interprofessional team members to reduce the prescription of unnecessary antibiotics

  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Upper Respiratory Tract Infections With Focus on The Common Cold

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0.5 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this 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. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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