Management of Insomnia
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ACPE Universal Program Number:
207-000-09-009-H01-P
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Expiration Date: September 1, 2012
Statement
of Need
Insomnia
is the most common sleep complaint among Americans. Poor sleep quality
and quantity can impact daytime functioning, and these effects extend
beyond the patient. Work and personal obligations may suffer when sleep
is disrupted. According to the 2008 Sleep In America Poll, 65 percent
of the survey respondents reported having sleep problems at least a few
nights a week within the past month, with 44 percent having problems
every night or almost every night.
When counseling patients, it should be explained that medications are only effective for a short time frame and overuse can actually make the insomnia worsen. Pharmacists should review some of the common and unique side effects associated with their insomnia prescription therapy. Also, pharmacists are in the unique position to help educate patients regarding the appropriateness of therapy with non prescription agents.
Learning
Objectives
Upon
successful completion of this activity, the pharmacist should be able
to:
- Describe the characteristics and significance of insomnia.
- Identify the goals of therapy for the management of insomnia.
- Describe the non-pharmacological techniques recommended for the management of insomnia.
- Describe the medications and their typical dosages, clinically significant or commonly encountered side effects and drug interactions.
- Provide counseling points to provide to patients about therapy for insomnia.
Target
Audience
The
target audience for this activity 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
NCPA is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This activity will provide 2.0 contact hours (.20 CEU) of continuing
pharmacy education credit under the number 207-000-09-009-H01-P.
Faculty
Ariane
Conrad, PharmD,
is assistant professor of clinical pharmacy at the Xavier University of
Louisiana College of Pharmacy in New Orleans.
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 educational ctivity. 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
Requirements
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