UDBM 520 - Pharmacotherapy
2156130
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Course Description
The Pharmacotherapy course will allow students to differentiate the major medication classifications used for diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia, and their pathophysiologic target. Students will identify strategies to optimize insulin, including basal, prandial and correctional using case scenarios. The course will review at least 5 of the latest diabetes oral, inhalable, and injectable medications. The course also explains safety considerations of common classifications of medications used for hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic kidney disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and sexual dysfunction. Students will be able to name at least 1 anti-obesity medication used for type 2 diabetes management and remission, and understand common dietary supplements used for diabetes and related conditions that many people take.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Diabetes Essentials for Clinicians Certificate : Diabetes Essentials for Clinicians Certificate
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