PHARMACOLOGY:
From Antibiotics to Zinc

SCHEDULE
| 7:15 |
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7:45 |
Registration
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| 7:45 |
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9:15 |
Antibiotics,
Antiviral, Antifungal Agents
Treatment for biological warfare:
smallpox, anthrax, botulism, etc.
New sepsis agents
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| 9:15 |
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9:30 |
Break
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| 9:30 |
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11:45 |
Cardiac Drug Update
Treatment guidelines for heart failure
Antihypertensives
Antiarrhythmics |
| 11:45 |
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12:45 |
Lunch
(on your own)
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| 12:45 |
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2:00 |
Anticoagulants,
Antiplatelets,
Thrombolytics & Antifibrinolytics
Old and new agents
Mechanism of action and monitoring
New stroke recommendations / protocols
Cardiac recommendations
(A-fib, heart valves, etc.)
DVT prophylaxis
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| 2:00 |
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2:15 |
Break
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| 2:15 |
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3:30 |
Vitamins,
Minerals and
Herbal Preparations
The Phacts, The Phiction & The Physiology
Common over-the-counter use
Interactions with prescription medications
Potential complications with underlying
diseases/disorders
Clinical implications for the
hospitalized patient
FDA recommendations and concerns
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