CHPLN Question Bank

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Andrew Wagner
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Andrew Wagner

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Dr. Andrew Wagner, a distinguished graduate of UC Irvine Medical School, has been a Board Certified Family Physician since 1985. With a notable career in medical education and patient care, he has held esteemed positions such as Chief of Education and served on the Ethics Committee. He is recognized as a pioneer in AIDS/HIV patient care in California. In 2012, he became Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, marking a significant shift towards end-of-life care. As a faculty member for the Healer’s Art Course at UCSF, Dr. Wagner focuses on end-of-life and palliative care, sharing his extensive knowledge with medical students. For the past 15 years, he has been a physician facilitator for Schwartz Rounds, promoting discussions about the emotional challenges of patient care. Currently, he provides inpatient palliative care consults at Sutter Health and continues to teach residents. His work is complemented by his training in guided imagery and integrative medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Wagner, a black belt in Aikido, has trained in martial arts for thirty years.

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SECTION 1

Patient Care: End-Stage Disease Process

  • Identify specific patterns of disease progression, complications, and treatment for
  • Identify and respond to indicators of imminent death
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SECTION 2

Patient Care: Pain and Comfort Management

  • Data Gathering
  • Pharmacologic Interventions
  • Nonpharmacologic Interventions
  • Evaluation
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SECTION 3

Patient Care: Symptom Management

  • Manage symptoms related to Neurological conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to Cardiovascular conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to Respiratory conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to Hepatic conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to Gastrointestinal conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to Genitourinary conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Manage alterations in Skin and Mucous Membrane
  • Manage symptoms related to Psychosocial and Emotional conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to Nutritional and Metabolic conditions
  • Manage symptoms related to the Immune System
  • Manage symptoms related to Mental Status Changes
  • Manage symptoms related to Lymphedema
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SECTION 4

Patient Care: Treatments and Procedures

  • Care for patients with the following treatments or procedures
  • Maintain infection control procedures related to
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SECTION 5

Care of Patient, Family, and Other Caregivers

  • Resource Management
  • Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cultural
  • Grief and Loss
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SECTION 6

Patient and Family Education and Advocacy

  • Caregiver Support
  • Education
  • Advocacy
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SECTION 7

Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Practice Issues

  • Coordinate and Collaborate
  • Practice Issues
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