Pharmacotherapeutic Blood Pressure Management in a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient
Francine Salinitri, PharmD, Helen Berlie, PharmD, Neha Desai, PharmD
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Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Discuss the mechanisms of action for selected antihypertensive drugs (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors [ACEIs], angiotensin receptor blockers [ARBs], ß-blockers [BBs], calcium channel blockers [CCBs] and diuretics) used in the treatment of ch
- Describe the modifications needed for dosing the CKD patient with ACEI, ARB, BB, CCB, and diuretics based on creatinine clearance.
- Understand the place in therapy for these antihypertensive agents in the multidrug treatment of patients with hypertension and CKD.
Continuing Education Information
CE ID:
ACC2031
Total Contact Hours:
1.00
Pharma Hours:
1.00
Synergy Cat:
A
Test Expires:
6/1/2013
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Pharmacotherapeutic Blood Pressure Management in a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient
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