Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr. Sheryl (Follin) Vondracek, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
About This Course
Recorded August 29, of 2024 and valid through August 29, 2027
Price $50 for 2 Hours
ON DEMAND 2024-08-29 Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Kidney Disease
Learning Objectives
Discuss the mechanisms of action, role and pros/cons of SGLT2-inhibitors, GLP-1 inhibitors and finerenone in the prevention of CKD progression.
Describe the mechanisms of action, role and pros/cons of therapies for the management of hyperkalemia in patients with CKD.
Choose appropriate therapy for the management of hyperkalemia in a patient with CKD.
Describe the mechanisms of action, role, and pros/cons of therapies for the management of anemia in patients with CKD.
Initiate appropriate iron and ESA therapy in a patient with anemia and CKD.
Discuss the roles of phosphate, calcium, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone in the development of Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD)
Describe the mechanisms of action, and pros/cons of therapies for the management of CKD-MBD.
Choose an appropriate therapy for the management of hyperphosphatemia, low vitamin D and secondary hyperparathyroidism in a patient with CKD.
“I am thankful that she told us about the latest guidelines that were updated 2 days ago.
This was a really good presentation. It made me realize I need to brush up on my CKD knowledge, especially in the setting of anemia and Bone-Mineral Density.
The presenter was knowledgeable and displayed her expertise in the practice setting”
Dr. Sheryl (Follin) Vondracek, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
Clinical Professor, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA.Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph’s Candler Health System, Savannah, GA.
Co-founder of Southeastern Research Group Endeavor (SERGE45) and TeachMePharm
Accreditation Information
PHARMACISTS :University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. These programs are accredited for pharmacists. On-demand courses provide HOME STUDY credit only.
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CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This credit is applicable to health professionals who may require pharmacology credit.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS: This course fulfills the pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours for certification renewal as well as other Nurse Practitioner credentialing organizations. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts on demand courses approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This program offers Category 2 credit only.
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PHYSICIANS: This CME program offers Category 2 credit.
CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive MAINPRO-M2 credits for participation in this activity.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: This CME program offers Category 2 credit.
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