Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion – 3 Hours

Description

The use of multiple prescription drugs is on the rise, especially among the aging population. However, these drugs may cause a depletion of crucial nutrients in the body. Lack of awareness on the part of prescribing physicians, as well as prolonged drug therapy, are significant risk factors for developing drug-induced nutrient depletion. Patients who exhibit these risk factors should be targeted for interventions aimed at preventing drug-induced nutrient depletion.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify risk factors for nutrient deficiencies.
• Discuss the prevalence of nutrient deficiencies.
• Describe mechanisms of drug-induced nutrient depletion.
• List nutrients that acid blockers may deplete.
• Describe who is at risk for proton pump inhibitor-related hypomagnesemia.
• List nutrients that antibiotics may deplete.
• Describe which antibiotics are most likely to cause vitamin K depletion.
• Describe why vitamin D supplements are needed for patients who take anticonvulsants.
• List minerals that diuretics may deplete.
• Identify foods that are rich sources of magnesium.
• List symptoms of magnesium deficiency.
• Describe the clinical significance of estrogen effects on B vitamins.
• Explain how salicylates may affect vitamin C.
• List the nutrients that can be affected by the use of corticosteroids.
• Explain why coenzyme Q10 may effectively treat or prevent statin-related muscle side effects.

Authors: Gregory Phillip, Pharm. D 

Contact Hours: 3 Hours 

Activity Type: Knowledge-Based Home Study 

Instructional Methods: Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), and Nurse Practitioners (NP)

Cost: $15 / Participant

UAN: Pharmacist: 0384-9999-22-019-H99-P Technicians: 0384-9999-22-019-H99-T 

Release Date: 08/24/2022 Expiration Date: 08/24/2025

Course Completion Certificate:  A minimum passing score of 70% is required to complete the course. Upon completion, you will receive a printable PDF certificate via email. Credit will be reported to the CPE monitor within 30 days.

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredits the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) as a provider of continuing education.

NPTA approves Biologix Solutions LLC as a Joint Provider of continuing pharmacy education. Approval

Disclaimers: Mr. Phillip has no actual or potential conflict of interest regarding this program. It received no commercial support and has been peer-reviewed to ensure non-commercialization.

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