Metabolic Syndrome – 3 Hours

Description

Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that include high blood sugar, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. These factors are becoming increasingly common in the United States. Pharmacists must have a clear understanding of the different components of metabolic syndrome to conduct appropriate screenings for patients at risk and promote lifestyle changes to manage the condition. Moreover, healthcare providers can recommend drug therapies to prevent further complications associated with metabolic syndrome.

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

• List the criteria for the clinical diagnosis of metabolic syndrome
• List the risk factors for developing metabolic syndrome
• Recognize the etiologic factors that are correlated with metabolic syndrome
• List the diseases that are commonly associated with metabolic syndrome
• Counsel a patient on the non-pharmacological treatment for metabolic syndrome
• Recognize the pharmacological parameters for managing a patient on anti-obesity medications as indicated for metabolic syndrome.
• Recognize the pharmacological parameters for managing a patient on lipid-lowering medications as indicated for metabolic syndrome.
• Explain the role of the renin-angiotensin system inhibitors in patients with hypertension who have metabolic syndrome.
• Recognize the clinical significance of how the different diabetic agents are beneficial in metabolic syndrome.
• Recognize the pharmacological parameters for managing a patient on specific diabetic medications as indicated for metabolic syndrome.
• Recognize why Cilostazol is beneficial in metabolic syndrome
• Recognize the pharmacological parameters for managing a patient on Cilostazol as indicated for metabolic syndrome
• List the long-term consequences of metabolic syndrome

Contact Hours : 3 Hours 

Course Fee: $15 / Participant 

Author: Stacey Schneider, Pharm D

Target Audience: Nursing Healthcare Professionals 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required to complete the course. You will receive a printable (PDF) certificate via email.

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