Contact Hours: 1.5

Max CEU Credits: 0.15

Learning Objectives:

On completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1. Identify the risk factors for colon cancer.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of colon cancer.
3. Describe the treatment options for colon cancer based on patient-specific factors, such as stage of disease, age of patient, and previous treatment received.
4. Outline the pharmacologic principles for agents used to treat colon cancer.
5. Develop a monitoring plan to assess the efficacy and toxicity of agents used in colon cancer.
6. Educate patients about the adverse effects of chemotherapy that require specific patient counseling.
7. Outline preventive and screening strategies for individuals at average and high risk for colon cancer.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-103-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