Contact Hours: 1.0

Max CEU Credits: 0.1

Learning Objectives:

On completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1. Describe the pathophysiologic principles associated with tissue injury and inflammation.
2. Identify the desired therapeutic goals and outcomes for a patient with musculoskeletal injury or pain.
3. Identify the factors that guide selection of an analgesic or counterirritant for a particular patient.
4. Recommend appropriate nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapy for a patient with musculoskeletal injury or pain.
5. Design a patient education plan including nonpharmacologic therapy and preventative strategies.
6. Develop a monitoring plan to assess treatment of a patient with musculoskeletal disorders.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-072-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