AboutThe Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP®) provides a learning vehicle for physicians, scientists, advanced practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals working and training in the field of nephrology to renew and refresh their clinical knowledge, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills. This enduring material provides learners with challenging, clinically oriented questions based on case vignettes, detailed learning objectives, a series of articles that review recent publications, and an editorial on an important and evolving topic. This combination of materials enables learners to rigorously assess their strengths and weaknesses in the broad domain of nephrology.
Learning ObjectivesAfter completing this learning activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of CKD–mineral and bone disorder, with emphasis on the treatment of hyperphosphatemia and hyperparathyroidism in ESKD.
- Explain the physiology and pathophysiology of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium metabolism in individuals with normal kidney function and with CKD and ESKD.
- Summarize an effective approach to diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in CKD patients.
- Describe the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of nephrolithiasis and crystal-induced kidney disease.
Target AudiencePhysicians, scientists, advanced practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals working and training in the field of nephrology.
Commercial SupportThere is no commercial support for nephSAP.
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