Pharmocotherapy Principles and Practice- Chronic and End-Stage Renal Disease
Contact Hours: 4.0
ACPE No: 014-999-07-037-H04
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity the participant should be able to:
Upon completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to:
1. List the risk factors for progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
2. Explain the mechanisms associated with progression of CKD.
3. Identify the desired outcomes for treatment of CKD.
4. Develop a therapeutic approach to slow progression of CKD, including lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapies.
5. Identify specific consequences associated with CKD.
6. Design an appropriate therapeutic approach to specific consequences associated with CKD.
7. Recommend an appropriate monitoring plan to assess the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy for CKD and specific consequences.
8. Educate patients with CKD about the disease state, the specific consequences, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacologic therapies used for treatment of CKD.
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Computer Requirements for Online Courses
PC
- Windows 2000 SE or greater
- Flash Player Plugin 9.0 or later
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or later OR Firefox 2.0 or later
- Sound Card & Speakers
- 800 x 600 Minimum Monitor Resolution (1024 x 768 Recommended)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF's
MAC
- Mac OS 10.2.8
- Flash Player Plugin 9.0 or greater
- Safari 2.0 or above OR Firefox 2.0 or later
- Sound Card & Speakers
- 800 x 600 Minimum Monitor Resolution (1024 x 768 Recommended)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF's'
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.