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

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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

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

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

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.