Role of Antispasmodics in the Self-Treatment of Abdominal Cramping and Pain – Canadian Council On Continuing Education In Pharmacy (CCCEP)
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Public Health, Gastroenterology
1 Credits
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2014-07-22
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Learning Objective(s)
- Explain a functional gastrointestinal disorder to a patient;
- Discuss the epidemiology of abdominal pain and cramping;
- Assess a patient for “red-flag” circumstances that would prompt referral to a physician for further assessment;
- Review the role of non-pharmacological interventions in reducing GI symptoms; and,
- Discuss the role of antispasmodics for the self-medication of abdominal cramping and pain.