Plaque Psoriasis and Drug Therapy Management – Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse

Price $6.95

Credits 1.75

Format

Plaque psoriasis is commonly encountered in patients in medical practices and at pharmacy. It is a condition that occurs worldwide many genders and races. It is a lifelong condition that cycles through remission and exacerbation. In this session, the many comorbidities commonly associated with psoriasis will be explored, and phototherapy, topical, and systemic pharmacological therapy options will also be discussed. Some clinical considerations related to the use of these medications will also be reviewed.

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Course Information

Target Audience

Nurse

Pharmacist

Nurse Practitioner

Author

H Stephen Lee

PharmD, MSc, BSc (Honors)

Knowledge Level

Learning Objectives

Nurse

Recognize the medications for the treatment of plaque psoriasis
Identify the mechanism of action, notable contraindications, and adverse effects for the selected medications used for the treatment of psoriasis
Identify appropriate counseling for the use of topical, dermatologic medications for psoriasis
List the common presentations and comorbidities for patients with plaque psoriasis

Pharmacist

Recognize the medications for the treatment of plaque psoriasis
Identify the mechanism of action, notable contraindications, and adverse effects for the selected medications used for the treatment of psoriasis
Identify appropriate counseling for the use of topical, dermatologic medications for psoriasis
List the common presentations and comorbidities for patients with plaque psoriasis

Nurse Practitioner

Recognize the medications for the treatment of plaque psoriasis
Identify the mechanism of action, notable contraindications, and adverse effects for the selected medications used for the treatment of psoriasis
Identify appropriate counseling for the use of topical, dermatologic medications for psoriasis
List the common presentations and comorbidities for patients with plaque psoriasis

Course Accreditation

Activity Type:
CE Broker
1036240
Universal Activity Number:
Nurse : 0798-0000-23-117-H01
Pharmacist : 0798-0000-23-117-H01-P
Nurse Practitioner : 0798-0000-23-117-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.

Credit for this program is issued by passing the final test hosted at www.RxConsultant.com with a score of 70% or higher.

Technology Requirements

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

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

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.