Speaker:
Rachel Brunner, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives:
- Describe risk factors associated with resistant hypertension
- Review blood pressure measurements and additional considerations when diagnosing patients with resistant hypertension
- Outline pharmacologic treatment options for resistant hypertension
- Review a treatment plan for patients with resistant hypertension based on patient-specific comorbidities and factors
Number of Credit Hours: 1.0 contact hours
Expiration Date: February 28, 2027
Fee: $45.00 A receipt will be emailed within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please email pharmce@uic.edu.
Michelle Tsai, PharmD
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Scott Benken, PharmD, MHPE
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
Clinical Associate Professor
Learning Objectives:
- Contrast the pathophysiology of different shock states and the necessity for vasopressors
- Classify the mechanism of action and appropriate scenarios for the use of different vasopressors
- Recognize guideline recommendations for the treatment of shock
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
Fee: $90.00 A receipt will be emailed within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please email pharmce@uic.edu.
Speaker:
Kathy Sarna, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
Rita Soni, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives:
- Define hyperlipidemia and describe its epidemiology and clinical impact
- Compare traditional and novel CV risk assessment tools, including their predictive value and inputs
- Summarize recommendations for statin use and implications for patient care
- Discuss emerging therapeutic approaches in hyperlipidemia management, including PCSK9 mAbs, bempedoic acid, and siRNA-based therapies
Number of Credit Hours: 1.0 contact hours
Expiration Date: May 15, 2028
Fee: $45.00 A receipt will be emailed within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please email pharmce@uic.edu.