Pharmocotherapy Principles and Practice- Pancreatitis
Contact Hours: 1.0
ACPE No: 014-999-07-034-H04
Activity Type:
Release Date:
Expiration Date:
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. Describe the pathophysiology of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
2. Differentiate the signs and symptoms of acute from chronic pancreatitis.
3. Discuss the clinical implications of pancreatic fluid collections, pancreatic abscess, and pancreatic necrosis in acute pancreatitis.
4. Formulate care plans for managing acute pancreatitis.
5. Identify pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic means of preventing repeat episodes of chronic pancreatitis.
6. Choose appropriate pancreatic enzyme supplementation for patients with chronic pancreatitis.
Faculty:
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.