Contact Hours: 3.0

Max CEU Credits: 0.3

Learning Objectives:

On completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1. Describe the etiology of cancer.
2. Define the TNM system of cancer staging.
3. Classify each drug used in the treatment of cancer, and compare and contrast the mechanisms of action, uses, and side effects.
4. Outline actions for all health care providers to prevent medication errors with cancer treatments.
5. Describe the role of the health care practitioner in the care of cancer patients.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-100-H01

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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