Chapter 14- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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IMPORTANT NOTE – PLEASE READ FIRST: This continuing education assessment requires that you first purchase the text book: Pharmacotherapy Principles & Practice. Please go to our home page: http://www.rxugace.com/ and click on “Books” for more information Prior To Registering for this assessment.

Upon completion of the corresponding textbook chapter in Pharmacotherapy Principles & Practice and this on-line assessment, the reader should be able to:

1. Explain the underlying causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
2. Differentiate between typical, atypical, and complicated symptoms of GERD.
3. Determine which diagnostic test should be recommended based on the patient’s clinical presentation.
4. Identify the desired therapeutic outcomes for patients with GERD.
5. Recommend appropriate lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy interventions for patients with GERD.
6. Discuss other nonpharmacologic interventions that may be appropriate for patients with GERD.
7. Formulate a monitoring plan to assess the effectiveness and safety of pharmacotherapy for GERD.
8. Educate patients on appropriate lifestyle modifications and drug therapy issues including compliance, adverse effects, and drug interactions.

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