Pharmacy Team Guide to GERD
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Course Summary
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases encountered by healthcare providers. The presentation of GERD can differ in patients, and new diagnostic modalities and approaches to patient management have evolved and changed in recent years. Pharmacists are accessible health providers that can assist patients in selecting optimal short-term GERD treatments. Pharmacists should be able to recognize GERD alarm symptoms and refer patients to their healthcare provider when appropriate. This continuing education course will provide a thorough review of the diagnosis and treatment of GERD, with a focus on nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment strategies. Patient counseling points and tips for pharmacy technicians will also be discussed.
Course Objectives
Describe the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD)
Recognize alarm symptoms of GERD
Identify nonpharmacologic strategies for the management of GERD
Describe possible drug interactions in individuals with GERD
I. Introduction
II. Etiology and Epidemiology
III. Pathogenesis
IV. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
A. Clinical Presentation
B. Diagnosis
V. Management Strategies for GERD
A. Nonpharmacologic (Lifestyle Changes)
B. Pharmacologic Strategies
C. Maintenance Therapy
D. Surgical and Endoscopic Interventions
VI. Tips for Pharmacy Technicians
VII. Clinical Pearls and Additional Resources Summary
VIII. 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. L. Austin Fredrickson and Pamela Sardo have no conflicts of interest or relationships regarding the subject matter discussed. 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.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
The information provided in this course is general in nature and it is solely designed to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant’s professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, must consult with their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization, for guidelines, protocols, and procedures they are to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures but is for academic purposes only, and this course’s limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses are constantly changing, and any person taking this course understands that such person must make an independent review of medication information prior to any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course, or course material.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist
- Contact Hours: 1.5 (0.15 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 3/29/2024
- Activity Expiration Date: 3/29/2027
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-24-043-H01-P
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1191016
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