Pharmocotherapy Principles and Practice- Asthma
Contact Hours: 3.0
ACPE No: 014-999-07-025-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. Explain the pathophysiology of asthma.
2. Identify the goals of asthma management.
3. Classify asthma severity based on asthma symptoms.
4. Recommend environmental control strategies for patients with identified allergies.
5. Educate patients on the use of inhaled drug delivery devices, peak flow monitors, and asthma education plans.
6. Develop a therapeutic plan for patients with chronic asthma that maximizes patient response while minimizing adverse drug events and other drug-related problems.
7. Evaluate current asthma therapy and make changes when necessary.
8. Develop a therapeutic plan for treating patients with acute asthma.
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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'
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.