• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  Modesty is thrown out the window consulting with a patient in the lower gastrointestinal section of the store. For some reason, patients that would never describe any bodily functions are more than ready to discuss hemorrhoids, stool frequency, and stool consistency in this aisle. There are many patients with numerous questions related to constipation and diarrhea, and pharmacists need to know not only the mechanisms of action, but also the time and duration of onset of action for treatment options. Lots of
  products, and the cross-branding of products also makes this section challenging. This module will also discuss pinworm infestation, with the prescription products priced at almost four hundred dollars, pharmacists are frequently consulted for a more cost-effective therapy.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   23303H01_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   23303H01_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Recognize the role of probiotic therapy in prevention and treatment of <i>Clostridium difficile</i> infections

  Identify appropriate treatment and prevention options for pinworm infestation

  Identify types of constipation and appropriate self-care interventions

  Select an appropriate treatment, if needed for diarrhea

  Select an appropriate therapy for hemorrhoids

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1120868

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-23-303-H01-P
  

  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

  Peter  Kreckel, RPh Retired Adjunct Assistant Professor, Saint Francis University

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