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The Pathophysiology and Pharmaceutical Treatment of Hypertension
Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare Professionals
Credits
2 Contact Hours

Event Type
HomeStudy

Release Date
Friday, December 30, 2011

Expiration Date
Monday, December 30, 2013

Target Audience
Nurse, Pharmacist

Program Cost
$4.00 - Free For Members



Program Overview
This program will provide pharmacists and nurses with an understanding of the Pathophysiology and Pharmaceutical Treatment of Hypertension. After completing this program, participants will be able to understand the prevalence and incidence of hypertension. Participants will also understand the pathophysiology, primary symptoms and main risk factors of hypertension. Lastly, participants will be able to identify the most commonly used pharmaceuticals and their potential side effects.

Nurse Educational Objectives
  • Understand the prevalence and incidence of hypertension
  • Understand the pathophysiology, primary symptoms, and main risk factors of hypertension
  • Identify the most commonly used pharmaceuticals and their potential side effects
Pharmacist Educational Objectives
  • Understand the prevalence and incidence of hypertension
  • Understand the pathophysiology, primary symptoms, and main risk factors of hypertension
  • Identify the most commonly used pharmaceuticals and their potential side effects

Activity Type
Knowledge

Accreditation
Nurse N-720
Pharmacist 0798-0000-11-103-H01-P
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on this website.
Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. has been approved as a provider of continuing education for nurses by the Maryland Nurses Association which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Faculty
J Dufton , MD
Medical Writer, Wellness Partners
Click Here For Curriculum Vitae


Financial Support By
Pharmaceutical Education Consultants

Program Documents
Homestudy PDF: Hypertension Monograph