UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Pharmacy Practice Updates: Clinical analysis of QTc prolongation in association with commonly used antiemetics

September 4, 2024

The use of antiemetics in the peri-procedural settings is a frequent practice. The prevalence of cardiac rhythm side effects with the commonly used 5HT-3 antagonists is an important concept for pharmacists in their daily practice. We hope to discuss the prevalence of clinically significant QTc prolongation in correlation with antiemetic use.

 

Target Audience

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

Learning Objectives

1.) Discuss the pathophysiology of postoperative nausea and vomiting

2.) Review the common pharmacological treatments for postoperative nausea and vomiting

3.) Educate the audience on current guidelines for ondansetron administration

4.) Discuss the risk factors for QT prolongation

5.) Review ondansetron prescribing information

6.) Review results of trials, case studies, and observational studies to assess the relationship between 5HT2 antagonists and QT prolongation in postoperative patients

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The 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 ACPE Technician
    The 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
Course opens: 
09/04/2024
Course expires: 
10/04/2024
Event starts: 
09/04/2024 - 1:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/04/2024 - 2:30pm EDT
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The use of antiemetics in the peri-procedural settings is a frequent practice. The prevalence of cardiac rhythm side effects with the commonly used 5HT-3 antagonists is an important concept for pharmacists in their daily practice. We hope to discuss the prevalence of clinically significant QTc prolongation in correlation with antiemetic use.

UPMC Presbyterian / Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Lauren Garcia, Pharmacist Intern

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 Pharmacy
    The 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 ACPE Technician
    The 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
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