Navigating Nephrolithiasis: Insights and Interventions in Kidney Stone Management
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Course Summary
Renal calculi, commonly referred to as kidney stones, are ubiquitous and persistent causing significant duress and pain, missed work and decreased productivity, and increased utilization of healthcare resources. Despite well-documented approaches to diagnosis and management of kidney stone disease (urolithiasis), including tested methods of prevention, this remains a common malady affecting many patients. Recent literature further underscores the discrepancies in evaluation and treatment based on socioeconomic status and race. With increasing prevalence and diverse etiologies, a thorough and updated understanding of effective management and prevention is warranted for all healthcare professionals. The dynamic landscape of stone formation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention is ever-evolving, promoting the importance of continuing education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Within this course, healthcare personnel will learn how to identify risk factors for nephrolithiasis, describe the process of diagnosing kidney stones, and understand approaches to treating and preventing kidney stones.
Course Objectives
Describe risk factors for nephrolithiasis
Describe the process of diagnosing kidney stones
Recall approaches to treating and preventing kidney stones
I. Introduction
II. Epidemiology and Etiology
1. Different types and causes of renal calculi
2. SES and racial factors
III Pathophysiology
IV. Risk Factors
V. Diagnosis
VI. Approach to Treatment
1. Medical
2. Surgical
VII. Prevention
1. Nonpharmacologic
2. Pharmacologic
VIII. OTC
IX. Summary
- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in the development of this activity: L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo was an employee of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals until March 2022 and has no conflicts of interest or relationships regarding the subject matter discussed. 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.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 12/12/2023
- Activity Expiration Date: 12/12/2026
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-23-212-H01-P
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1137648
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