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Over-the-Counter Use of Neuroactive Peptides for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Provided by: AHP Group
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Review the historical use of snake venom for the treatment of medical conditions, particularly those requiring pain relief;
2. Discuss the scientific basis for the use of neuroactive peptides from snake...
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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 th...
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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 compa...
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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...
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Treatment Guidelines and Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Strategies to Improve Glycemic Control (Module II of II)
Provided by: Horizon CME
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
An on-line enduring CME program to educate physicians, nurses, and pharmacists on the current guidelines and strategies to improve glycemic control and close the clinical care gaps for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. This will be a two-part learning seri...
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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. Bal...
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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 adva...
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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 educa...
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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: ad...
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Online Pharmacy Technician Training
Provided by: RXinsider
RXinsider’s Pharmacy Technician Training & Orientation is a no-nonsense training program for anyone interested in a career within the pharmacy profession. The program focuses on basic skills and understanding while minimizing training burdens on the existing pharmacy staff...
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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, ...
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Optimizing Disease Control to Manage RA-Associated Pain in Adults
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.Explain the pathophysiology of RA.*
2.Discuss nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic DMARD therapies.
3.Identify the potential adverse effects of pharmacologic thera...
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Substitution of Generic Drugs for Brand Name Drugs
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
At the conclusion of this lesson, successful participants should be able to:
1. Explain the requirements for approval of a generic drug
product.
2. Explain how therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs is
established and how the FDA rating system is used.
3. Provide pati...
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Therapeutic Update 2012
Provided by: University Learning Systems
Session 1 – Diabetes Update: Evidence Based Approaches to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Session 2 – Thursday: New Drug Update - Part I
Session 3 – Friday: New Drug Update - Part II
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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, a...
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HIPAA Privacy Training for the Pharmacy Workforce (v4)
Provided by: Ohio Pharmacists Association
Key to learning objectives:
* P = Pharmacist
* T = Technician
At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Describe the definition of HIPAA and explain the effects on pharmacy workplace. [P]
* Describe what HIPAA is and what it affec...
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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 bet...
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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 t...
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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. ...
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Iowa Pharmacy Law and Information Manual Update
September 2009
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Identify changes made to the Iowa Pharmacy Law and Information Manual since April 2009
2. Determine if your pharmacy practice needs to make changes to be in compliance with...
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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. O...
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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, Af...
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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 des...
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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 d...
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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 therapis...
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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 of...
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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...
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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. Bal...
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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, pharm...
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Lipid Management
Provided by: Ohio Northern University
Objectives:
1. Review the pathophysiology of cholesterol homestasis.
2. Indentify tradional cardiac risk factors.
3. Determine appropriate lipid management goals based on current guidelines.
4. Recommend appropriate therapy for lipid ;management based on current gu...
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