The Art & Science of Prescribing Anti-Obesity Medications
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1.0 contact hour (1.0 pharmacology)Completion Time
1 hour, 30 minutesAvailable Until
March 17, 2025Posted By
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Overview
Specialties
Adult, Family, Gerontological, Pediatric, Psychiatric / Mental Health, and Women's HealthSubspecialties
Endocrinology and Primary CareClinical Topics
Obesity and Primary CareThe program will cover anti-obesity medications and provide context about the disease of obesity and the components of evidence-based treatment.
Learning Objectives
Obesity is a common and major health issue in the United States. New medication treatments are available. Obesity contributes to increased risk of certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, as well as significant increases in early mortality and economic costs. Content will address anti-obesity medications and context about the disease of obesity and the components of evidence-based treatment. References include: Bays, H. E., Fitch, A., Christensen, S. M., Burridge, K., & Tondt, J. (2022). Anti-obesity medications and investigational agents: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022. Obesity Pillars, 2, 100018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2022.100018
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists: Treatment Algorithm for the Medical Care of Patients with Obesity. https://www.aace.com/disease-state-resources/nutrition-and-obesity/treatment-algorithms/treatment-algorithm-medical-care
Apovian, CM, Aronne, LJ, Bessesen, DH, et al. Pharmacological management of obesity: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015; 100: 342-362
Bays HE, McCarthy W, Burridge K, Tondt J, Karjoo S, Christensen S, Ng J, Golden A, Davisson L, Richardson L. Obesity Algorithm eBook, presented by the Obesity Medicine Association. www.obesityalgorithm.org. 2021
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This activity offers 1.0 contact hour (1.0 pharmacology) to attendees.
Accredited by PLU Center for Continued Nursing Learning.
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Activity Content
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Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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