HYPONATREMIA: OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLINICAL PHARMACISTS
A Regional and State-Level Continuing Education Initiative
COMPLIMENTARY CPE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disorder associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and with longer patient hospital stays. Management can be complex, and neurologic consequences can follow both failure to promptly treat and excessively rapid correction of serum sodium. Pharmacists are well-positioned to ensure the most appropriate option is chosen both for inpatient and postdischarge care, preventing adverse consequences of both the disorder and its improper management.
Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disorder associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and with longer patient hospital stays. Management can be complex, and neurologic consequences can follow both failure to promptly treat and excessively rapid correction of serum sodium. Pharmacists are well-positioned to ensure the most appropriate option is chosen both for inpatient and postdischarge care, preventing adverse consequences of both the disorder and its improper management.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this live, knowledge-based activity, participants should be better able to do the following:
After completing this live, knowledge-based activity, participants should be better able to do the following:
- Identify the signs, symptoms, and clinical consequences of hyponatremia, with an appreciation of the role of vasopressin in the pathophysiology of the condition
- Describe appropriate pharmacologic strategies for treating hyponatremia in the hospital setting·
- Assess drug acquisition costs and total cost of care when deciding on hyponatremia treatment
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists interested in the management of patients with hyponatremia.
FACULTY AND STEERING COMMITTEE
J. Herbert Patterson, PharmD, FCCP (Chair)
Professor of Pharmacy and Research Professor of Research Professor of Medicine
Executive Vice Chair, Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics
University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Chapel Hill, NC
Kirkwood F. Adams, Jr, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine and Radiology
Division of Cardiology
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Dennis Parker, Jr, PharmD
Associate Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Denise H. Rhoney, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP
Ronald and Nancy McFarlane Distinguished Professor and Chair
Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education
University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Chapel Hill, NC
AGENDA
- Introduction/Pharmacist’s Role in Hyponatremia Management
- The Pathophysiology of Hyponatremia
- Hyponatremia: Signs, Symptoms, and Clinical Burden
- A Practical Approach to Hyponatremia Management: Conventional and Novel Therapies
- Discussion and Q & A
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION
This activity is co-sponsored by the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC.
The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This activity, UAN 0046-9999-13-071-L01-P, will provide 1.0 contact hour or 0.1 CEU for attending the live activity and completing an online evaluation form.
Important Information about CE Credit
ACPE credit for this program will be uploaded to your CPE Monitor file. Certificates will not be mailed out to you but can be printed through your CPE Monitor Account.
Only learners who provide valid NABP e-Profile ID numbers and PIN numbers (month and day of birth) in their registration information will be submitted to ACPE/NABP’s CPE Monitor for official record of credit. Pharmacy learners who do not provide this information will not be eligible to receive credit.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This educational initiative is supported by an educational grant from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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