Contact Hours: 1.5

Max CEU Credits: 0.15

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to:
1. Explain the underlying causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
2. Differentiate between typical, atypical, and complicated symptoms of GERD.
3. Determine which diagnostic test should be recommended based on the patient’s clinical presentation.
4. Identify the desired therapeutic outcomes for patients with GERD.
5. Recommend appropriate lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy interventions for patients with GERD.
6. Discuss other nonpharmacologic interventions that may be appropriate for patients with GERD.
7. Formulate a monitoring plan to assess the effectiveness and safety of pharmacotherapy for GERD.
8. Educate patients on appropriate lifestyle modifications and drug therapy issues including compliance, adverse effects, and drug interactions.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-028-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