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A Prescription for Preceptors: Healing the Generational Divide
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe the meaning and significance of the four generations involved in pharmacy
education and the workplace today.
2. Define the similarities and differences that exist between each of the four generations.
3. Assess your own precepting style... |
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Actionable Insights to the Evolving Management of MS: Important Considerations in Improving Outcomes
Provided by: ASiM
The introduction of treatments designed to change the natural disease course of multiple sclerosis (MS) has focused attention on the economic burden of this disease. Economic evaluations, which analyze the burden of MS on society and the cost effectiveness of new therapies, stress that the economic burden of a disease should be seen in a global per... |
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Conversations and Controversies in Hematologic Malignancies and Hematology
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: Explain the role of newer agents in the treatment of patients with lymphoid leukemia
Explain the role of autologous transplantation in multiple myeloma in 2011
Formulate patient management strategies using a risk-adapted approach to the ... |
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Analgesics in Dentistry
Provided by: NetCE
There are a myriad of analgesic products sold over-the-counter in drug stores and supermarkets as nonprescription pain relievers. People experiencing dental pain are likely to self-medicate with these nonprescription pain relievers before seeing the dentist. In order for a drug product to achieve nonprescription status, the U.S. Food and Drug Admin... |
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Medical Marijuana: Therapeutic Uses and Legal Status
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
1. List the potential therapeutic applications of marijuana.
2. Describe the effects of marijuana on the central nervous system and other organ systems.
3. Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic cannabinoids and smoked marijuana.
4. Describe the different ... |
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Stroke: Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Provided by: ATrain Education Inc.
Presents major types of stroke and risk factors. Provides a review of brain anatomy and deficits associated with various types of stroke and describes treatment regimens, prehospital, and ED treatment. Rehabilitation following acute stroke is discussed in detail. Recent advances in stroke management are tied to clinical practice.
When you finish... |
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Women and HIV Annual Conference
Black Women: Are We All the Same?
Provided by: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program Description
Black women are one of the fastest growing populations being infected with HIV/AIDS. Often what are not discussed are the cultural and social nuances among Black women. In HIV surveillance data, Black women include African-American, African immigrant, Afro-Latina and Caribbean. Although there are similarities, there are also di... |
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Venipuncture and Pharmacology
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
Study the list of requirements for successful venipuncture.
Everything you need to know about venipuncture and pharmacology for contrast media procedures. The techniques for administration, pharmacology of dose units, documentation and charting, and the response to allergic reactions when performing a venipuncture are covered. This is a good ... |
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drug allergy: revisiting an old
concept
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants
should be able to:
1. Define drug allergy in relation to
adverse drug reactions.
2. Discuss the incidence and risk
factors of drug allergies in the
general population.
3. Evaluate cross-reactivity between
agents to provide alternative
recommendations to patients.
4. Descr... |
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Managing Drug Interactions with Warfarin
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Identify factors that contribute to the high prevalence of warfarin drug interactions.
2. Describe the typical time course for warfarin drug interactions.
3. Describe mechanisms for warfarin drug interactions.
4. Discuss various types of drugs or... |
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Prescribing Controlled Substances
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Prescribing Controlled Substances has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Along with it, there has been an increase in patient mortality and medical malpractice claims. Prescribing controlled substances presents a conundrum for physicians and practitioners: adequately treating patients for pain and other problems while avoiding the h... |
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Evidence Based Treatment of Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, and Pain Management
Provided by: University Learning Systems
Session 1 – Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - An Evidence-Based Heart Failure Review
Session 2 – Thursday, August 9, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Review of Anticoagulation
Session 3 – Friday, August 10, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidenced-Based Review of Treating Pain and Suffering
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Diabetes Pharmacology
Provided by: NetCE
Diabetes is a serious and growing problem in the United States. Behavior change, diet, and exercise are first in the line of treatment for this chronic disease. However, diabetes is a progressive disease, and these techniques will only work for a small portion of patients. Oral medications will eventually be necessarily incorporated into treatment ... |
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Expanding the Treatment Armamentarium for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Pharmacist Perspectives
Provided by: ASiM
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, accounting for more than 200 000 new cancer cases and more than 150 000 cancer-related deaths each year. Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for more than 85% of lung cancer cases, and is usually associated with a poor prognosis. Health-system pharmacists p... |
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Shifting Paradigms in Type 2 Diabetes: Managed Care Perspectives
Provided by: ASiM
Affecting over 11% of the adult US population, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic and disabling disease that is associated with substantial morbidity from both macro- and microvascular complications. It is the leading cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic lower-limb amputations, and new cases of blindness among American adults, and is a m... |
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Tapentadol IR: A Gain for Pain?
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the mechanism of action of tapentadol immediate release (IR).
2. Determine the appropriate dose and dosing schedule for tapentadol IR.
3. Recognize tapentadol IR's contraindications, warnings and precautions.
4. Identify adverse effects that have been associated with tapentadol IR.
5. Discuss potential drug-drug... |
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Nosocomial Pneumonia
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious, because a patient's defense mechanisms against infection are often impaired during a hospital stay. In addition, the types of germs present in a hospital are often more dangerous than those encountered in the community.
Objectives
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HIV/AIDS: A Primer for Pharmacists
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain the life cycle of HIV, including tropism.*
2. Identify means of transmission and risk factors.*
3. Explain HIV testing, including when it is indicated.*
4. Describe the antiretroviral therapy (ART) agents from each of the five classes.*
5. Evaluate a patient... |
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 101
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Define Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
2. Describe the need to improve how pharmacists approach their continuing education and
lifelong learning
3. List and describe the components of CPD
4. Apply knowledge to a personal CPD example
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Optimizing the Appropriate Use of Pharmacologic Stress Agents in Cardiovascular Imaging Based on Patient Profiles
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians involved in or with an interest in utilizing single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI or MPI).
Statement of Need/Program Overview
In order to accurately diagnose and/or characterize CAD in patients via SPECT MPI... |
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e-CysticFibrosis Review - Volume 3
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Course Description
eCysticFibrosis Review is a free bi-monthly CME/CNE/CEU certified electronic newsletter designed specifically for pulmonologists, pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, respiratory therapists, dieticians, nutritionists, nurses, nurse practitioners and physical the... |
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Management of Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Describe how th... |
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Clinical Nutrition Week 2013
Provided by: American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Program description
Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 (CNW12), hosted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is the premier conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism. CNW13 attracts 2,000 physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, educators and researchers from the U.S., Europe, Mexico, South Amer... |
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A Review of Asbestos and Related Consequences
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the origin of asbestos and its impact on health.*
2. Identify the risk factors and etiology of asbestos-related diseases.*
3. Differentiate between various asbestos-related diseases.*
4. Provide information on the current regulation of asbestos.*
5. Recognize... |
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HIV / AIDS: Review of Antiretroviral Therapy
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Identify the information necessary for determining whether a patient should start HIV treatment.
2. List components of an antiretroviral regimen for the treatment of HIV.
3. Design a monitoring plan for a patient starting antiretroviral treatment... |
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Diabetic Neuropathy
Provided by: Ohio Northern University
Description:
Diabetic neuropathy is a heterogeneous disease state in which prevention and therapy must be individualized. Diabetic neuropathy is a complication that will continue to increase in prevalence in the future. As healthcare practitioners, we have a duty to educate patients how to minimize their risk for developing diabetic neuropathy a... |
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Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Pharmacy Practice -Specialized
Provided by: Ohio Pharmacists Association
At the completion of this program, you should be able to:
* Explain the federal regulations related to fraud, waste and abuse
* Describe how Medicaid & Medicare fraud, waste and abuse regulations affect your daily work
* Describe the components of your company's fraud, waste and abuse compliance program
* State your responsibi... |
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Fibromyalgia in Family Medicine: Challenges in Pain Management
Provided by: myCME.com
Managing the pain component of fibromyalgia is challenging and frustrating for the family physician for many reasons.1 In particular, fibromyalgia pain is often refractory to standard clinical interventions, and physicians need to deal with misconceptions surrounding the disease.2 This activity aims to overcome these practice barriers by putting th... |
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Multiple Sclerosis in Managed Care: Managing Decisions and Shaping Health Outcomes
Provided by: ASiM
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a costly disease in terms of its effects on patients’ quality of life and its financial cost to society. The introduction of treatments that are designed to change the natural disease course has focused attention on the economic burden of MS. Balancing cost-effective treatment with current guidelines and optimal therapy... |
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Improving MS Care: Perspectives from a Medical Director, Pharmacy Director, and Specialty Pharmacist
Provided by: ASiM
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a costly disease in terms of its effects on patients’ quality of life and its financial cost to society. The introduction of treatments that are designed to change the natural disease course has focused attention on the economic burden of MS. Balancing cost-effective treatment with current guidelines and optimal therapy... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
