Contact Hours: 3.0

Max CEU Credits: 0.3

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to:
1. Classify blood pressure levels and treatment goals.
2. Recognize the underlying causes and contributing factors in the development of hypertension.
3. Describe the appropriate measurement of blood pressure.
4. Recommend appropriate lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy for patients with hypertension.
5. Identify populations requiring special consideration when designing a treatment plan.
6. Construct an appropriate monitoring plan to assess hypertension treatment.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-014-H04

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The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in on probation as an accredited provider of continuing pharmacy education by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Next scheduled review for purposes of restoring accreditation or removing accredited provider status: June 2009