Pharmocotherapy Principles and Practice - Parasitic Diseases
Contact Hours: 2.0
ACPE No: 014-999-07-090-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 primary reasons why some parasitic diseases may be more prevalent in the United States population.
2. Describe the treatment algorithm for giardiasis and amebiasis.
3. List one effective therapy for nematodes and select the drugs of choice for strongyloidiasis and tapeworms.
4. List three major reasons why travelers are infected with malaria.
5. Describe the presenting signs and symptoms of malaria.
6. List some specific toxicities of mefloquine.
7. Identify the monitoring parameters for quinidine gluconate in severe malaria.
8. Define the major complications of falciparum malaria.
9. Discuss the cardiovascular complications of chronic South American trypanosomiasis.
10. Describe the steps to take to eradicate lice infestation and scabies.
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- Windows 2000 SE or greater
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- 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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