• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  In a podcast-style discussion, Mike Corvino, PharmD, and Cole Swanson, PharmD examine the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The prevalence of GERD is very high and can lead to complications associated with the condition and medications used for treatment. Pharmacists and nurses regularly encounter patients who are managing symptoms with OTC therapies. It is important that pharmacists and nurses understand the appropriate use of the medications and how to counsel patients on the timing of doses and length of therapy. This session seeks to explore these topics, focusing on how this information can best be incorporated into daily medical practice.

  Access the original podcast here

  
  

  Handouts

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Recognize the symptoms and diagnosis of GERD

  Cite lifestyle modifications and non-pharmacologic options to manage GERD

  Identify signs and symptoms that may warrant work-up for more severe conditions and complications

  Describe long-term complications and risks associated with PPI use

  Cite pharmacologic therapies to treat GERD and appropriate use of the medications

  Nurse

  Cite pharmacologic therapies to treat GERD and appropriate use of the medications

  Describe long-term complications and risks associated with PPI use

  Identify signs and symptoms that may warrant work-up for more severe conditions and complications

  Recognize the symptoms and diagnosis of GERD

  Cite lifestyle modifications and non-pharmacologic options to manage GERD

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1163698

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-24-058-H01-P
  Nurse 0798-0000-24-058-H01-N
  

  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

  Coleman  Swanson, PharmD, CDCES Clinical Pharmacist - Neurology, MUSC Specialty Pharmacy Department

  Michael  Corvino, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES Clinical Pharmacist, Fetter Health Care Network

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