Hormonal Contraceptives – Nurse, Nurse Practitioner

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Credits 2

Format

This activity will review the menstrual cycle to familiarize the learner with the process by which conception takes place and the sites where pharmacological contraceptive products act to prevent conception. The various hormonal treatment options will be discussed in relation to effectiveness, adverse effects, contraindications/special considerations, and pertinent patient counseling points. Pharmacological options for emergency contraception will also be discussed.

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Course Information

Target Audience

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse

Author

Stacey Schneider

PharmD

Warda Nawaz

PharmD

Knowledge Level

General Overview

This activity will apply to a broad range of learning needs/pharmacy settings. It may include common disease state/therapy overivews and/or general pharmacy needs such as medication errors, immunizations, or law topics.

Learning Objectives

Nurse Practitioner

Identify the hormones involved in regulating the menstrual cycle
List the mechanism of action, dosage forms, contraindications, dosing, adverse effects, drug-drug and drug-supplement interactions, and monitoring of hormonal contraceptive products
Recognize the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive treatment options
Recall the mechanism of action, dosing, and effectiveness of the various emergency contraceptives

Nurse

Identify the hormones involved in regulating the menstrual cycle
List the mechanism of action, dosage forms, contraindications, dosing, adverse effects, drug-drug and drug-supplement interactions, and monitoring of hormonal contraceptive products
Recognize the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive treatment options
Recall the mechanism of action, dosing, and effectiveness of the various emergency contraceptives

Course Accreditation

Activity Type:
Application
CE Broker
915241
Universal Activity Number:
Nurse Practitioner : 0798-0000-22-149-H01
Nurse : 0798-0000-22-149-H01

PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

PharmCon, Inc. 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, attendees must answer poll questions where presented and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.

Technology Requirements

Hardware Requirements
Standard Windows/Mac System
iPad or iPhone
Minimum screen resolution: 1024x768
Speakers or headphones

Software Requirements
Standard Windows/Mac System
iPad or iPhone
Minimum screen resolution: 1024x768
Speakers or headphones

Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection:
T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable
4G cellular connection

Computer sharing is NOT permitted due to accreditation guidelines on activity monitoring. Credit is earned by one user per device.