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Multi-Theme
Title: Therapeutic Strategies for Hypertension
Contact Hours: 4.0 (4.0 CEUs)
ACPE UPN: 161-999-07-703-H01
Expire Date: 03-10
Author: Alan J. Zillich, PharmD, Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
Goals & Objectives: Delineate the epidemiologic impact of hypertension on society; understand hypertension pathophysiology and related clinical sequelae.; identify the stages of hypertension outlined by the Seventh Joint National Committee on the Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC-7); compare and contrast the mechanisms of action for antihypertensive medications; construct treatment plans for a patient with hypertension and concomitant disease states; evaluate patient-specific information and scientific evidence to support appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; develop monitoring plans for a patient with hypertension; discuss specific educational messages for a patient with hypertension.
Disclosure: The author has agreed and signed a conflict of interest statement to ensure that any information is fair and balanced.
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