UGA College of Pharmacy Continuing Education & Outreach

Breaking News: Increased Risk of Fracture with Thiazolidinediones

Co-Sponsor: MCG, UGA, SW GA Pharmacy Program

Contact Hours: 1.0

ACPE No: 0014-9999-10-059-L01-P

Activity Type: Knowledge Based

Release Date: February 24, 2010
Expiration Date: May 31, 2010

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity the participant should be able to:
1. Describe the pathophysiology and epidemiology of osteoporosis
2. Explain the mechanism of action for thiazolidinediones and bone loss and evaluate evidence to support concern for increased fracture risk
3. Discuss pharmacist’s role in thiazolidinedione-induced fractures and prevention

Faculty:

Kayce Shealy, Pharm.D.
Community Practice Resident,
Barney’s Pharmacy/UGA

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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