Managing Otitis Media: Strategies for Pharmacy Teams
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Course Summary
Otitis media, middle ear inflammation, presents unique challenges in clinical management, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Otitis media is not a single condition but rather a spectrum of diseases, including acute otitis media (AOM), otitis media with effusion (OME), and chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). As members of interprofessional care teams, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must understand the clinical presentation and evaluation of patients with otitis media and recommended treatment strategies. This will assist pharmacists in properly evaluating and referring patients with ear pain to their primary care provider. Recommended treatment strategies will be discussed, including mechanisms of action, dosing, and side effects of antibiotic therapies.
Course Objectives
Describe the pathophysiology of and risk factors for otitis media
Identify the clinical presentation of otitis media, including common signs and symptoms
Compare and Contrast treatment strategies for the management of otitis media
I. Introduction
II. Etiology
III. Epidemiology
IV. Pathophysiology
V. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
A. Signs and Symptoms
B. Physical Exam
C. Diagnostics
D. Differential Diagnosis
VI. Management and Treatment Strategies
VII. The Role of Pharmacy Technicians
VIII. Recommended Resources
IX. Summary
- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
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- 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 developing this activity: L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo and L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP, have no conflicts of interest or financial relationships regarding the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist
- Contact Hours: 1.5 (0.15 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 7/2/2024
- Activity Expiration Date: 7/2/2027
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-24-079-H01-P
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1223980
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