Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim-Induced Hyperkalemia in Hospitalized Patients Using Potassium-Sparing Drugs: An Observational Study (Journal)
Date
This activity will be released on 10/17/2024
This activity must be completed by 10/17/2025. No exceptions or extensions permitted.
Note
This course is NOT FL Consultant Approved.
Author(s)
Gregory J. Hughes
Assistant Editor, Associate Clinical Professor
The Senior Care Pharmacist, St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Madelon H. Butterhoff, MSc
Hospital Pharmacist
Tergooi Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy
Hieronymus J. Derijks, PharmD
Jeroen Bosch Hospital
Walter Hermens, PharmD
Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Department of Pharmacy
Paul D. van der Linden, PharmD
Tergooi Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy
Financial Disclosure
Authors disclose no relevant financial conflicts of interest with regards to this activity.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the nested case-control design and list its strengths
- Explain what is meant by the “number needed to harm” or “number needed to treat”
- Identify different types of infections that can be treated with sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
- Describe the dosing of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim products
Target Audience
Senior Care Pharmacists who provide expert advice on the use of medications to individuals and older adults and are committed to providing person-centered care, considering the complex interrelationships between disease states, nutrition, medications, and other variables.
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How to Claim Credit
UAN: 0203-0000-24-069-H01-P
Date of Release: 10/17/2024
Date of Expiration: 10/17/2025; 11:59pm ET
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