2023 GAPNA Pharmacology - CH a la carte

This session discusses treatment of headache pain management in older adults, including red flag and medication overuse headaches and rescue and preventive pharmacologic interventions.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to list key issues related to treatment of headache pain management in older adults, including red flag and medication overuse headaches and rescue and preventive pharmacologic interventions.

Patients with dementia can suffer from behavior issues that cause distress to themselves and caregivers. Severe symptoms often do not respond to behavioral interventions. This session provides an overview of dementia-related behaviors that may be targets for pharmacological intervention and an evidence-based medication algorithm pertinent in a primary care setting.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify specific dementia behavior that may require medication intervention and cite examples of current evidence-based medication options appropriate in primary care setting.

Older adults suffer with many chronic conditions that may require anticoagulation but also parallel the risk for bleeding. Appropriate risk vs. benefit analysis, coupled with appropriate drug selection, is necessary in achieving optimal outcomes. This session reviews the pathophysiology of thromboembolic disorders and appropriate therapy based on the drugs’ pharmacological activity, efficacy, and side-effect profile.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss chronic conditions that may require anticoagulation when providing care of older adults and examine the risk for bleeding.

There are many barriers to effective chronic pain management in older adults. The barriers include limited guidelines that specifically target older adults, lack of healthcare professional education, healthcare professionals’ concerns about the potential treatment-related adverse effects, and older adult beliefs about pain and pain treatments.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify potential barriers to optimal chronic pain management and describe the age-related physiologic changes resulting in altered drug absorption and decreased renal excretion that impact drug selection.

This session addresses the latest information on the pharmacological treatment of movement disorders in the older adult population, with a specific focus on Parkinson’s disease.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe the latest information on pharmacological treatment of movement disorders in the elderly adult population, with a specific focus on Parkinson's disease.

This session focuses on the use of antibiotics for common pulmonary, urinary, and skin infections. Areas of focus include a review of individual antibiotics including current evidence of risk vs. benefit. Pertinent clinical practice guidelines also are reviewed.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss the use of antibiotics for common pulmonary, urinary, and skin infections.

This session provides an overview of common respiratory medications used in the management of COPD, asthma, and other respiratory disorders in older adults.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss common respiratory medications used in the management of COPD, asthma, and other respiratory disorders in older adults.

Expand your knowledge of the optimal medical management for heart failure and atrial fibrillation in the geriatric population.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe options for guideline-directed medical management of heart failure and describe options for medication management for rate control and anticoagulation management for atrial fibrillation.

This session focuses on the use of medications for common gastrointestinal conditions including dyspepsia, GERD, and C. difficile infection. Content includes a review of commonly used medications including current evidence of risk vs. benefit. Pertinent clinical practice guidelines are also reviewed.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss the use of medications for common gastrointestinal conditions, including dyspepsia, GERD, and C. difficile infection.

This session provides an overview of considerations for practitioners when prescribing medications for geriatric patients with chronic kidney disease. Additional discussion focuses on acceptable prescribing principles required while acknowledging decreased kidney function in the older adult.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify acceptable prescribing principles required while acknowledging decreased kidney function in the geriatric adult.

This session relates the pathophysiology of osteoporosis to pharmaco-therapeutic algorithms used in the management of the disease. Risks and benefits of osteoporosis pharmacotherapy are addressed.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to relate the pathophysiology of osteoporosis to pharmacotherapeutic algorithms used in the management of the disease.

This session provides an overview of the most commonly used antihyperglycemic medications on the market, including a review of the most current ADA/AACE A1c goals, along with geriatric considerations.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to explain special considerations for the older adult when using antihyperglycemic medication.

This session reviews dermatological physical diagnosis and discusses autoimmune dermatological disease.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to apply concepts about the changes in pharmacokinetics associated with aging to prescribing for seniors with common dermatologic physical diagnosis.

Palliative care symptom management focuses on the relief of uncomfortable symptoms in patients with life-limiting illness. These symptoms may arise as a direct result from advancing disease processes or as a side effect from disease-modifying treatment. This session focuses on pharmacological and adjuvant interventions that alleviate discomfort with a goal of improving quality of life.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss pharmacological and adjuvant interventions that alleviate discomfort with a goal of improving quality of life.

This session discusses the history of cannabis as medicine and provides a brief overview of the endocannabinoid system. Symptom management with cannabis, methods of use, dosing side effects, and how to assist patients in obtaining a 329 card is also addressed.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/29/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to outline symptom management with cannabis and how to assist patients in obtaining a 329 card.