Changes in Managing Heartburn in Pharmacy Practice – The Impact of Behind the Counter Proton Pump Inhibitors – Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ)
CAN-eng
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Medication Management, Gastroenterology , Business
1 Credits
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2015-05-24
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Learning Objective(s)
- Discuss the pathophysiology of GERD and heartburn
- Assess a patient with heartburn and regurgitation (GERD) for potential red-flag symptoms
- Review a patient for potential GERD risk factors
- Recommend individualized treatment regimens based on the severity of heartburn
- Determine where to use OTC products such as antacids, H2-receptor antagonists and behind-the-counter (BTC) proton pump inhibitors