Pharmocotherapy Principles and Practice- Erectile Dysfunction
Contact Hours: 1.0
ACPE No: 014-999-07-063-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. Identify the structures of the male reproductive system and describe the physiology of a penile erection.
2. Differentiate between organic and psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) and describe the etiology and pathophysiology of each.
3. Identify the drug classes most likely to contribute to erectile dysfunction.
4. Define the essential components of history, physical examination, and laboratory data needed to evaluate the patient presenting with ED.
5. Describe current nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic options for treating ED and determine an appropriate first-line therapy for a specific patient.
6. Compare and contrast the benefits and risks for the current phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
7. Identify patients with significant cardiovascular risk and recommend an appropriate treatment approach for their ED.
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- 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
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- 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'
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