• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  While pharmacists are well-trained to assist human patients in selecting over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are safe and effective, they may not recognize the dangers these medications present to companion animals, such as cats and dogs. By law pharmacists cannot independently recommend OTC medications for veterinary patients, but they can educate pet owners on the risks of treating their pets with unsafe OTC products. This activity will review common OTC products and their adverse effects in cats and dogs. Treatment options for pets exposed to these medications will also be discussed.
  

  Handouts

  • Homestudy PDF :   24273H01.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Identify over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are toxic to companion animals and their potential effects in these species

  Recall treatment options for companion animals who have ingested toxic medications

  Describe the mechanisms by which OTC medications cause adverse effects in companion animals

  Pharmacy Technician

  Describe the mechanisms by which OTC medications cause adverse effects in companion animals

  Identify over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are toxic to companion animals and their potential effects in these species

  Recall treatment options for companion animals who have ingested toxic medications

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1269048

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-24-273-H01-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-24-273-H01-T
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Mary  Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Northeast Ohio Medical University

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