Continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
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By:Tracy S. Hunter, RPh, PhD
After participating in this activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should be able to provide timely and constructive feedback to employees, coworkers, and patients, and be able to overcome barriers to providing feedback.
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April 1, 2009
By:Valerie Prince, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to educate other healthcare providers and patients about the nature of pain and the importance of its adequate treatment; recommend appropriate drug therapies for different types of pain; and counsel patients and providers on the difference between addiction, physical dependence, tolerance, and pseudoaddiction.
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March 1, 2009
By:Dana A. Brown, PharmD, BCPS
After participating in this activity, pharmacists should be able to describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); identify its clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria; explain current pharmacologic treatment strategies; discuss the role of the newer, biologic agents; and provide appropriate recommendations for a designated patient.
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November 10, 2008
By:Seena Haines, PharmD, FAACP, Sonia E. Cherian, PharmD
The complications of obesity affect nearly every organ system. Treatment approaches include pharmacotherapy, modification of behavior and lifestyle, and surgery. Analysis of the root cause for each patient is essential.
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October 13, 2008
By:Janene M. Rigelsky, BS Pharm, PharmD, BCPS, Maureen Brady, PharmD, BCPS, Hannah Howell, PharmD, BCPS, Jessica Jolls, PharmD
Sitagliptin is an incretin mimetic that targets mainly postprandial glucose in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It provides a modest reduction in HbA1c and may be an option for certain patients who are not achieving established glycemic controls.
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