• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  In a podcast style discussion, Michael Corvino, PharmD and Cole Swanson, PharmD examine hypertension management, walking through the different therapeutic options and how to choose between them. They evaluate the literature behind those choices, and identify common myths around some frequently used medications. Pharmacists and nurses are well-positioned to advocate for proper screening of hypertension. Pharmacists have the knowledge and skill to appropriately manage this disease. It is important that both professions understand the most current treatment recommendations and the role that various agents play in the management of hypertension.  This session discusses the highest quality management of this condition, focusing on how this information can best be incorporated into daily pharmacy and nursing practice. 

  Access the original podcast here.

  
  

  Handouts

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Identify current goals for hypertension therapy and compare the different treatment guidelines

  Recognize the role of lifestyle management in hypertension treatment

  Recognize the supporting evidence responsible for the updated guidelines and choice of drug therapy

  Identify patient-specific risk-enhancing factors for the development of hypertension

  Nurse

  Identify current goals for hypertension therapy and compare the different treatment guidelines

  Recognize the supporting evidence responsible for the updated guidelines and choice of drug therapy

  Identify patient-specific risk-enhancing factors for the development of hypertension

  Recognize the role of lifestyle management in hypertension treatment

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-846225

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-21-180-H01-P
  Nurse 0798-0000-21-180-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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