New Drugs, Long Covid Protocols, Post Herpetic Neuralgias

Recorded December 7, 2023. This course is course is valid until December 7, 2026 and may be taken for credit up to that time.

New Drug Update 2023:

1) Identify new primary care medications approved in 2022-23.

2) Discuss the use, side effects, drug-drug interactions, and benefits of each of the medications.

3)Discuss updates related to labeling, indications, risks associated with various medications.

Outpatient Protocols for Post-COVID (Long-COVID) Syndrome: Acute Management and Long-Term Surveillance :

4. Review diagnostic criteria for Post-Covid Syndrome.

5. Identify symptoms associated with Post-Covid Syndrome.

Discuss treatment options for the patient with post-covid syndrome. Post Herpetic Neuralgias:

1. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.

2. Identify signs and symptoms of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.

3. Discuss acute treatment options for the individual with herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia

ACCREDITATION

University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.

California Board of Registered Nursing Provider No. CEP 11409, for 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU).

CE Broker Tracking #: 50-11357

PRINCIPAL AUDIENCE

PHARMACISTS: University Learning Systems reports credit to CPE Monitor. This course provides 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU). Part 1: 0741-0000-23-028-H01-P

ACTIVITY: APPLICATION. No Partial credit is awarded. This course is course is valid until December 7, 2026 and may be taken for credit up to that time.

CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

NURSE PRACTITIONERS/NURSES: This course provides 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU) of pharmacotherapeutics / pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours. 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).

OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Please contact your respective board.

PHYSICIANS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only.

CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only which may be equivalent to MAINPRO-M2 credits. Please contact your respective board.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only.