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Case Study Authors:
Nakia A. Beard, PharmD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School
of Pharmacy, Geriatrics Division
Trista A. Bailey, PharmD
Assistant Professor of Geriatric Pharmacy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of
Pharmacy
Advanced Practice Pharmacist – Geriatrics
VA North Texas Health Care System
Disclosure:
The authors disclose no relevant financial conflicts of
interest with regard to this material.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this knowledge-based activity, the
participant will be able to:
- Explain the term “geriatric syndromes” and identify the most common syndromes seen in the older adult population
- Discuss the major risk factors and known etiologies of the geriatric syndromes
- Describe the impact geriatric syndromes have on health status in the older adult and the challenge they present in the provision of health care
- Discuss current pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment recommendations
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: 0203-0000-16-118-H01-P
Credits: 2.0 Contact Hours
Expiration: October 15, 2017
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.