Contact Hours: 1.5

Max CEU Credits: 0.15

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the chapter the reader will be able to:
1. Discuss the etiology of psoriasis including genetic and immune changes.
2. Describe the pathophysiology of psoriasis including types of psoriasis and clinical presentations.
3. Compare and contrast the treatment modalities for psoriasis, including topical and systemic therapies and phototherapy.
4. Recommend an appropriate treatment plan for a patient with psoriasis.
5. Recommend appropriate monitoring parameters for a patient on drug treatment for psoriasis.
6. Provide appropriate counseling information to a patient with psoriasis.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-076-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