Edward Fisher, Ph.D.,R.Ph. Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy
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At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the typical course of the disease processes associated with schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease
- State the diagnostic criteria used for schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s.
- State the various subtypes of schizophrenia and stages of cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Describe the various clinical symptoms associated with of the both disease states.
- Describe the prognosis and epidemiology of the both disease states.
- Explain the current theories on the etiology of schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s.
- Describe how to implement the current medical treatment for both disease states.
- State the pharmacological properties of the drugs used to treat these disorders.
- List the adverse effects associated with the drugs commonly used to treat these disorders.
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