UGA College of Pharmacy Continuing Education & Outreach

Pharmocotherapy Principles and Practice - Osteomyelitis

Contact Hours: 1.0

ACPE No: 014-999-07-093-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. Discuss the pathophysiology of osteomyelitis.
2. List common risks factors for osteomyelitis.
3. Compare and contrast the classic signs and symptoms of acute and chronic osteomyelitis.
4. Evaluate microbiology culture data and other laboratory tests utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of bone infections.
5. List the most common pathogens isolated in acute and chronic osteomyelitis.
6. Develop a treatment plan for osteomyelitis.
7. Recommend parameters to monitor antimicrobial therapy for efficacy and toxicity.
8. Educate patients regarding disease state and drug therapy.

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Computer Requirements for Online Courses
PC

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

MAC

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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