Premed Up to Keep it Down
Educate and present to pharmacists on chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting including the types, the pathophysiology, and the preferred available treatment options. The goal is for pharmacists to be able to recall and recognize appropriate treatment options.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
1. Be able to recall what CINV is.
2. Understand what causes CINV.
3. Differentiate the different types of CINV.
4. Recall treatment options for CINV.
5. Know the guidelines for choosing an appropriate treatment option for CINV.
Educate and present to pharmacists on chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting including the types, the pathophysiology, and the preferred available treatment options. The goal is for pharmacists to be able to recall and recognize appropriate treatment options.
Alexandra Tardugno, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- 1.00 Attendance