Contact Hours: 1.5

Max CEU Credits: 0.15

Learning Objectives:

On completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1. Explain the pathophysiologic changes associated with menopause.
2. Identify the signs and symptoms associated with menopause.
3. Determine the desired therapeutic outcomes for a patient taking hormone-replacement therapy.
4. Explain how to evaluate a patient for the appropriate use of hormone-replacement therapy.
5. Recommend nonpharmacologic therapy for menopausal symptoms.
6. List the adverse effects of and contraindications to hormone-replacement therapy.
7. Differentiate between topical and systemic forms of hormone-replacement therapy.
8. Explain the risks and benefits associated with hormone-replacement therapy.
9. Educate a patient regarding the proper use and potential adverse effects of hormone-replacement therapy.
10. Monitor a patient taking hormone-replacement therapy for efficacy and toxicity.
11. Recognize that alternative, nonhormonal therapies for menopausal symptoms exist and should be considered in some circumstances for women unable to take hormone-replacement therapy.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-062-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