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CME articles from JAAPA

JAAPA, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, delivers high-quality CME articles with each monthly issue. See below for a list of JAAPA's CME articles available on myCME.com. Click here to visit JAAPA's web site.

Latest CME Articles

Trauma in pregnancy: Diagnosis and management of two patients in one; Eosinophilic esophagitis: A practical primer for an atypical disease

This activity is taken from the May 2013 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Trauma in pregnancy: Diagnosis and management of two patients in one" and "Eosinophilic esophagitis: A practical primer for an atypical disease." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Archived CME Articles

Factors that can contribute to delays in the diagnosis of acute MI; Treatment options for depression during the menopausal transition

This activity is taken from the April 2013 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Factors that can contribute to delays in the diagnosis of acute MI" and "Treatment options for depression during the menopausal transition." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

LUTS: A practical guide to alleviating lower urinary tract symptoms; Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip

This activity is taken from the March 2013 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "LUTS: A practical guide to alleviating lower urinary tract symptoms" and "Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Chronic myeloid leukemia: Advances in diagnosis and management; Postpartum depression: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches

This activity is taken from the February 2013 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Chronic myeloid leukemia: Advances in diagnosis and management" and "Postpartum depression: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Understanding electrolytes: Important diagnostic clues to patient status; Perimenopausal sleep disturbance: Beyond estrogen replacement

This activity is taken from the January 2013 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Understanding electrolytes: Important diagnostic clues to patient status" and "Perimenopausal sleep disturbance: Beyond estrogen replacement." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Accelerated cardiovascular disease in patients with lupus: A review; Oral health during pregnancy: What the practicing PA needs to know

This activity is taken from the December 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Accelerated cardiovascular disease in patients with lupus: A review" and "Oral health during pregnancy: What the practicing PA needs to know." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Management of diabetes in patients with end-stage kidney disease; Prescreening of adolescent athletes: How much evaluation is enough?

This activity is taken from the November 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Management of diabetes in patients with end-stage kidney disease" and "Prescreening of adolescent athletes: How much evaluation is enough?" Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Vaccines in childhood: Strategies to address the concerns of parents; Helping patients meet the challenge of complex regional pain syndrome

This activity is taken from the October 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Vaccines in childhood: Strategies to address the concerns of parents" and "Helping patients meet the challenge of complex regional pain syndrome." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Carpal tunnel syndrome: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options; Medical and surgical management of peripheral arterial disease

This activity is taken from the September 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Carpal tunnel syndrome: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options" and "Medical and surgical management of peripheral arterial disease." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Multiple sclerosis: A comprehensive review for the physician assistant; A gynecologic approach to evaluation of pelvic masses in women

This activity is taken from the August 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Multiple sclerosis: A comprehensive review for the physician assistant" and "A gynecologic approach to evaluation of pelvic masses in women." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Maximizing oral health in children: A review for physician assistants; Vasculitis: Diagnosis and treatment of blood vessel wall inflammation

This activity is taken from the July 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Maximizing oral health in children: A review for physician assistants" and "Vasculitis: Diagnosis and treatment of blood vessel wall inflammation." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Interstitial cystitis: A current guide to diagnosis and treatment; A casualty of the immunization wars: The reemergence of measles

This activity is taken from the June 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Interstitial cystitis: A current guide to diagnosis and treatment" and "A casualty of the immunization wars: The reemergence of measles." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Acute appendicitis: Antibiotics instead of surgery?; Diagnosis and management of mononucleosis

This activity is taken from the May 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Acute appendicitis: Can antibiotics ever take the place of surgery?" and "Pathogenesis, diagnostic testing, and management of mononucleosis." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of proteinuria; Updated guidelines for Alzheimer disease diagnosis

This activity is taken from the April 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of proteinuria" and "Updated guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease: A clinical review." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Evaluating a neck mass; Management of low back pain

This activity is taken from the March 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Evaluating a neck mass: Narrowing the differential diagnosis" and "The diagnosis and pharmacologic management of low back pain." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

The SNAP treatment approach for children with acute otitis media; Management of migraine headache

This activity is taken from the February 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles “The SNAP treatment approach for children with acute otitis media" and "Management of migraine headache: An overview of current practice." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

An old but increasingly deadly infection; Interventions in acute large-vessel ischemic stroke

This activity is taken from the January 2012 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles “Clostridium difficile: A new look at an old but increasingly deadly infection" and "State-of-the-art interventions in acute large-vessel ischemic stroke." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Childhood Obesity Part 1; Childhood Obesity Part 2

This activity is taken from the December 2011 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles “Childhood obesity: Understanding the causes, beginning the discussion" and "Childhood obesity: Complications, prevention strategies, treatment." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Hepatorenal syndrome; Oral anticoagulation therapies

This activity is taken from the November 2011 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles “Hepatorenal syndrome: Progressive renal failure in patients with cirrhosis" and "Oral anticoagulation: A review of the current and emerging therapies." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

New ACR criteria diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis; Evaluating the patient with vertigo

Two articles from the October 2011 issue of JAAPA: “Using the new ACR criteria for early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis" and "Evaluating the patient with vertigo: A complex complaint made simple." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Laceration repair; Abdominal compartment syndrome

Two articles from the September 2011 issue of JAAPA: “Laceration repair: Avoid infection, optimize healing, minimize scarring" and "Abdominal compartment syndrome: Potentially lethal and easy to miss." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Postexposure prophylaxis for HIV; Venous thromboembolism in cancer

Two articles from the August 2011 issue of JAAPA: “Postexposure prophylaxis for HIV: Pivotal intervention for those at risk" and "Venous thromboembolism in cancer: What is the optimal treatment?" Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Trigeminal neuralgia; Mesenteric ischemia

Two articles from the July 2011 issue of JAAPA: “Trigeminal neuralgia: Diagnosis and medical and surgical management" and "Mesenteric ischemia: Rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Exercise-induced bronchospasm; Jaundice in adults

Two articles from the June 2011 issue of JAAPA: "Diagnosis and treatment of exercise-induced bronchospasm: A review" and "The assessment of jaundice in adults:Tests, imaging, differential diagnosis." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.
 

Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Two articles from the May 2011 issue of JAAPA: "Pulmonary arterial hypertension: An early diagnosis makes a difference," and "Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: The most common leukemia in adults." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Medication Review to Reduce Risk of Falls in Older Patients; Team Approach to the Female Athlete Triad

Two articles from the the April 2011 issue of JAAPA: "How the Medication Review Can Help to Reduce Risk of Falls in Older Patients," and "The Female Athlete Triad: Patients Do Best with a Team Approach to Care." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Common Causes of reversible dementias; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Two articles from the March 2011 issue of JAAPA: "Identifying the most common causes of reversible dementias: A review" and “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Helping families to achieve success." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Initiating HIV antiretroviral therapy; Communication skills for difficult conversations

Two articles from the February 2011 issue of JAAPA: "Initiating HIV antiretroviral therapy: Criteria, evidence, and controversy" and “Breaking bad news: Communication skills for difficult conversations." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis; Testosterone replacement therapy

Two articles from the January 2011 issue of JAAPA: "Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Can you recognize this complex diagnosis?" and “Testosterone replacement therapy: Take an informed, individualized approach." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Tendinopathy resulting from the use of fluoroquinolones; Ciliary injection for acute red eye

Two articles from the December 2010 issue of JAAPA:"Tendinopathy resulting from the use of fluoroquinolones: managing risks" and “Ciliary injection: A differential diagnosis for the patient with acute red eye." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Neuroblastoma; Irritable bowel syndrome

Two articles from the November 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Neuroblastoma: management of a common childhood malignancy" and “Travel-related infections: diagnosis and treatment of exotic fevers." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Travel-related infections

Two articles from the October 2010 issue of JAAPA: "PCOS: Clinical Presentation Guides Treatment of This Multifaceted Disease" and “Travel-Related Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment of Exotic Fevers." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Stress management; Hip resurfacing

Two articles from the September 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Stress management: Helping patients to find effective coping strategies" and “Hip resurfacing: A fresh look at an alternative to total joint arthroplasty." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Acute anterior shoulder dislocation; Hypertensive crises

Two articles from the August 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Evaluation and management of the acute anterior shoulder dislocation" and “Emergency or urgency? Effective management of hypertensive crises." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Hyperphosphatemia; Helicobacter pylori infection

Two articles from the July 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Hyperphosphatemia: Understanding the role of phosphate metabolism" and “Helicobacter pylori infection: An update on diagnosis and management." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Empowering PAs to ask female patients about their sexual health

Two articles from the June 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: An often missed diagnosis in athletes" and “Empowering PAs to ask female patients about their sexual health." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

On target with vector-borne infections; Normal-pressure hydrocephalus

Two articles from the May 2010 issue of JAAPA: "On target with vector-borne infections: Understanding lyme disease" and “The diagnosis and surgical treatment of normal-pressure hydrocephalus." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Cardiac auscultation 101; Newborn screening in the 21st century

Two articles from the April 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Cardiac auscultation 101: A basic science approach to diagnosing heart murmurs" and “Newborn screening in the 21st century: What PAs need to know." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Physical examination of a shoulder injury; Mild therapeutic hypothermia for cardiac arrest

Two articles from the March 2010 issue of JAAPA: "How to approach the physical examination of a shoulder injury" and “Use of mild therapeutic hypothermia to treat cardiac arrest." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Surgical repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms; Tobacco dependence

Two articles from the February 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Indications and strategy for surgical repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms" and “Tobacco dependence: How should a busy clinician intervene?" Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Safety and adherence for childhood vaccination programs; Elder preventive medicine

Two articles from the January 2010 issue of JAAPA: "Safety and adherence: Complex issues that hinder childhood vaccination programs" and “Elder preventive medicine: Immunization and screening for adults older than 65 years." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

H1N1 in perspective; A new verdict for hormone therapy

Two articles from the December 2009 issue of JAAPA: "H1N1 in perspective: The clinical impact of a novel influenza A virus" and “A new verdict for hormone therapy: Safe for younger women." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Five steps to more effective treatment of hypertension in primary care; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Two articles from the September 2009 issue of JAAPA: "Five steps to more effective treatment of hypertension in primary care " and "Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): How to recognize the many faces of this hidden disorder." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

Genetic susceptibility to venous thromboembolism (VTE); Working to prevent lead poisoning in children

Two articles from the July 2009 issue of JAAPA: " Genetic susceptibility to venous thromboembolism (VTE): A primary care approach" and "Working to prevent lead poisoning in children: Getting the Lead Out." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

How to perform a comprehensive examination of the knee; Erythema infectiosum

Two articles from the June 2009 issue of JAAPA: "How to perform a comprehensive examination of the knee" and "Erythema infectiosum: Recognizing the many faces of fifth disease." Please note that both topics are featured in the post-test.
 

       

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