Community Acquired Pneumonia: Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment

Community Acquired Pneumonia: Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment
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ACPE Universal Program Number: 207-000-08-005-H04-P
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Expiration Date: May 1, 2011

Statement of Need
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP), a serious infection of the pulmonary parenchyma, is most often seen in the winter months. It has an annual incidence of between 1 percent and 12 percent, and is responsible for millions of office visits, 500,000 hospitalizations and 45,000 deaths. People over 65 have an increased incidence of CAP, resulting in more than 900,000 episodes each year in the United States. It is the fourth overall cause of death in this patient population. CAP is also one of the leading causes of death in the world and is the leading cause of death due to an infection in the United States. Pharmacists can be an important resource in helping recognize and treat this condition.

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this article, the pharmacist should be better able to:

  1. Discuss the epidemiology, pathogenesis, risk factors and clinical presentation of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
  2. Identify the pathogens associated with CAP.
  3. Understand the diagnosis of CAP.
  4. Discuss the management of CAP based on the 2007 IDSA/ATS consensus guidelines and educate the patient on preventative measures.
  5. Describe medications used in the treatment of CAP.

Target Audience
The target audience for this program is pharmacists.

Instructions for Participation
To receive a certificate of completion that indicates your eligibility for continuing education credit, you must:

  • Review the content of the activity.
  • Successfully complete the post-test (70% or higher).
  • You will have two (2) opportunities to successfully complete the activity.

Your statement of credit will be issued immediately upon successful completion of the post-test and submission of the evaluation.

Fee
There is no fee for this activity.

Accreditation
Pharmacists
ACPE logoNCPA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program will provide 2.0 contact hours (.20 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit under the number 207-000-08-005-H04-P.

 

Faculty
Tomasz Jodlowski, MD, is an assistant clinical professor at St. John's University, Queens, New York, with a clinical practice site at Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

Donna Sym, MD, is an assistant clinical professor at St. John’s University, Queens, New York, with a clinical practice site at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York.

Disclosure Declaration
It is the policy of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of their continuing education activities.

The author, sponsor, and publisher of this continuing education activity have made all reasonable efforts to ensure that information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of accreditation of this continuing education program. Information regarding drugs (e.g., their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, precautions) and drug delivery systems are subject to change, however, the reader is advised to check the manufacturer's package insert for information concerning recommended dosage and potential problems or cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug or using the drug delivery systems.

Approval of credit for this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by NCPA of any product or manufacturer identified.

Any medications or treatment methods suggested in this CE activity should not be used by the practitioner without evaluation of their patient's condition(s) and possible contraindication(s) or danger(s) of use of any specific medication.

Software Requirement

PC
Windows 2000
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MAC
Mac OS 10.2.8
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