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Identifying
Symptoms and Treatments
For Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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ACPE
Universal Program Number: 207-000-04-011-H01
Release Date: November 1, 2004
Expiration Date: November 1, 2007
Description
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a serious condition that
can be treated if recognized early. Pharmacists need to be knowledgeable
about SJS. Pharmacists are in a position to review patient histories,
particularly with regard to medications, and to interact with physicians
and other health care specialists. New drugs are introduced to the market
each year, and pharmacists must be able to provide pertinent drug information
to patients and health specialists.
Learning
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this article, the pharmacist should be
able to:
- Distinguish Stevens-Johnson Syndrome from other dermatological conditions.
- Explain the pathophysiology of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- Identify medications that may cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- Recognize signs and symptoms associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and related dermatological reactions.
- Outline the management of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and provide patients with information about supportive care and pharmacological treatment options.
Target
Audience
Pharmacists
A score of 70 percent is required to successfully complete the CE quiz. You will have two opportunities to achieve a passing score.
The Statement of Credit should be printed upon receipt; a duplicate copy will be available in the participant's online transcript for further viewing. Individuals must complete this program by November 1, 2007 to receive credit.
NCPA
is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider
of continuing pharmacy education. This program will provide 2 contact
hour(s) (0.2 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit under the number
207-000-04-011-H01.
Faculty
Information
Paula Thompson, M.S., Pharm.D., BCPS, is an
associate professor, and Carrie Handley is a Pharm.D. candidate
at the Samford University School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama.
NCPA has a conflict of interest policy that requires course faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials.
Software
Requirements
| PC Windows 98 SE or above Internet Explorer 5.5 or above Netscape 7.02 or above 800 x 600 Minimum Monitor Resolution *Adobe Acrobat Reader |
MAC |
| *REQUIRED TO VIEW PRINTABLE VERSION OF CE LESSON | |
