Erectile Dysfunction Management
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Course Summary
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common cause of sexual dysfunction among men in the United States. An estimated 50% of men will experience some form of ED their lifetime, making this a significant medical problem. Despite the growing social awareness and acceptance of this disorder, many men remain hesitant to discuss issues related to ED with their partners and healthcare providers. This course will review the etiology and pathophysiology of ED and describe available treatment options in detail, including appropriate administration, mechanisms of action, side effects, and contraindications. The role of the pharmacist in caring for patients with ED will be discussed.
Course Objectives
Describe the prevalence and underlying causes of erectile dysfunction
Compare and contrast phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Recall indications, contraindications, side effect profiles, and monitoring parameters for erectile dysfunction treatments
I. Introduction
II. Erectile Dysfunction: An Overview
III. Etiology
IV. Erectile Dysfunction Pathophysiology
V. Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction
VI. Treating Erectile Dysfunction
VII. Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
1. Mechanism of Action and Pharmacokinetics
2. Renal and Hepatic Dosing Considerations
3. Geriatric Dosing Considerations
4. Adverse Effects
5. Drug and Food Interactions
6. Patient Monitoring
7. PDE5i Efficacy
8. Counseling
VIII. Prostaglandin E1
1. Mechanism of Action and Dosing
2. Adverse Reactions
3. Patient Monitoring
4. Alprostadil Efficacy
IX. Testosterone
1. Dosing and Administration
2. Patient Counseling
X. The Role of the Pharmacist
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in the development of this activity: L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP, and Susan DePasquale, MSN, PMHNP-BC. There are no financial relationships relevant to this activity to report or disclose by any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacy Tech
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 3/18/2023
- Activity Expiration Date: 3/18/2026
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-23-040-H01-T
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1003664
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