Vitamin D Deficiency

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (90 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post-Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

15 Feb 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient essential for bone development and maintenance, as it enhances calcium, magnesium, and phosphate absorption. A circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D level above 30 ng/mL is necessary to ensure adequate levels of the unmodified molecule. Deficiency can lead to various complications, most notably rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. Milk fortification with vitamin D in the 1930s effectively eradicated rickets worldwide, yet deficiency remains widespread, warranting screening in high-risk populations. Studies have shown conflicting associations between vitamin D deficiency and cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and depression.

The evaluation of vitamin D deficiency involves measuring serum levels of the 25-hydroxy form, with values below 20 ng/mL indicating deficiency and levels between 20 and 30 ng/mL suggesting insufficiency. Management includes supplementation with vitamin D2 or D3, tailored to the severity of deficiency, along with dietary modifications and adequate sun exposure. High-risk populations, such as individuals with limited sun exposure, older adults, and people with malabsorption disorders, require routine screening and monitoring to ensure optimal vitamin D status.

This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance learners' proficiency in evaluating and managing vitamin D deficiency. Participants will deepen their understanding of the condition's risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, and symptomatology, as well as the recommended strategies for its diagnosis and treatment. Improved clinical capabilities will enhance teamwork within an interprofessional team caring for patients with vitamin D deficiency, ensuring good outcomes.


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:

  • Identify the risk factors causing vitamin D deficiency in patients presenting with suggestive signs and symptoms.

  • Select the appropriate diagnostic tools for suspected vitamin D deficiency cases.

  • Implement individualized approaches for managing vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to educate, treat, and monitor patients with vitamin D deficiency to improve patient outcomes.

  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Vitamin D Deficiency

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