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Case Study Author:
Chanel F.
Agness, PharmD, CGP, BCPS
Assistant
Professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore,
Maryland
Disclosure:
The author has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Learning
Objectives:
At the
conclusion of this application-based activity, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize the physiological heterogeneity of the older adult population
- Recognize the spectrum of aging from healthy aging to frailty.
- Compare and contrast age-related physiologic changes versus pathophysiologic changes in older adults.
- Evaluate the impact of age-related pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic changes on drug disposition in older adults.
- Apply the knowledge of physiologic changes associated with aging to the clinical use of medications, including pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes.
Continuing Education:
The American
Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy
education.
UAN:
0203-0000-16-115-H01-P
Credits: 1.0
Contact Hour
Expiration: October 15, 2017 at 11:59 pm ET
How to Earn Credit:
Download the PDF, review the interactive activity, complete the post-test and proceed to the evaluation for CPE Credit.
Post-Test: You have 3 attempts to achieve a 70% or higher on the post-test
CPE Credit: You must complete the evaluation to receive credit. ASCP reports CPE attainment to ACPE and NABP via the CPE Monitor system. The course should be posted within 24-48 hours of evaluation completion. It is the responsibility of the participant to provide their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website.