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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The first part of the session will outline methods of titrating optimal therapy using the most appropriate pharmacologic agents for treating adults with reduced ejection fraction.
The second half of the session discusses the use of at least 6 classes of medications to treat hypertension (HTN) in adults, including general principles for dosing, titration, and monitoring for side effects over time.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After taking part in this educational activity, participants will be able to:
Chronic Heart Failure
- Review the mainline pharmacological treatment for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
- Discuss the rationale to consider use of two new classes of medication for patients with reduced ejection fraction.
- Discuss the challenges and barriers to up-titration of medications that are indicated for this patient population.
- Discuss situations that would trigger a referral to a HF specialist.
- Discuss importance of shared decision making, with patients with advanced HF, especially when considering new classes of medications.
Hypertension (HTN)
- Review four primary classes of medications to treat essential hypertension in adults.
- Consider circumstances to use a loop diuretic to treat HTN as opposed to a thiazide diuretic.
- Discuss use of spironolactone in treatment of resistant hypertension, including starting dose, titration, and monitoring for side effects.
- Outline circumstances for use of other pharmacologic options to treat HTN.
- Review over the counter medications or other substances that interfere with effectiveness of antihypertensive medications.
- Discuss reasonable time frames to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacologic agents.
TIME TO COMPLETE
2 hours
Each video is accessible twice within six months of purchase.
CREDITS
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 CNE credit(s), of which 1.5 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
RELEASED
February 2021; Reviewed February 2022
ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Program ID: 20CACHF
Provider Accreditation Statement
This program is provided by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In addition to ANCC, NPACE is approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by: the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP8720 and Florida CE Broker #50-1476.
NPACE, the Provider of awarding contact hours, is responsible for adherence to ANCC criteria.
FACULTY
This course is taught by Leslie L. Davis, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FACC, FAHA, FPCNA. Dr. Davis is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, PhD Division as well as a part-time NP with the Cardiology Division at UNC. She is an AANP, ACC and AHA fellow. Leslie L. Davis has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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