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Digital Seminar

Managing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy


Speaker:
Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP
Duration:
1 Hour 07 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
May 29, 2024
Product Code:
POS078729


Description

Learn everything you need to know to manage hypertension in pregnancy. Includes specifics on pre-pregnancy screening, pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, TLP, and more. Includes guidelines for postpartum follow-up and lactation.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Earn up to 1.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Nurses - Pharmacology Nurse Practitioners

This self-study program offers 60 instructional minutes of pharmacology content which is designed to qualify for 1.0 contact hours toward your pharmacology requirement. 


Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - ANCC

PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 1.0 contact hours. Expires: 05/01/2027.


Physicians - Physicians

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This activity was originally recorded on 05/29/2024. It was last reviewed on 07/20/2024 and is valid until 07/19/2027.

 

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. You are required to successfully complete and submit a post-test prior to receiving a certificate of completion.


Physicians Assistants - Physician Assistants

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as PESI. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.0 hours for completing this self-study program. This activity was originally recorded on 05/29/2024. It was last reviewed on 07/20/2024 and is valid until 07/19/2027

 

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 1.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP Related seminars and products


Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP, is the head of clinical operations at Perfecting Peds, which focuses on optimizing pediatric patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. With triple board certifications in pharmacotherapy, pediatric pharmacotherapy, and emergency medicine coupled with specialized skills in pharmacy education, her mission is to ensure that every pediatric patient receives the highest standard of care with an individualized approach. Leveraging a background that includes roles at a digital education company, clinical drug information, and over a decade at the bedside, she has extensive expertise within the pediatric population.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stephanie Weightman has employment relationships with Perfecting Peds, Elsevier Inc., UWorld/RxPrep, and Pyrls. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stephanie Weightman is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, the Pediatric Pharmacy Association, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

 


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Analyze the importance of blood pressure management in relation to patient cases
  2. Distinguish between blood pressure disease states in pregnancy
  3. Identify appropriate treatment algorithms for hypertensive crisis in pregnancy
  4. Assess reported side effects and create an appropriate treatment plan

Outline

Introduction

  • Importance of blood pressure management in pregnancy

Blood Pressure Management in Pregnancy

  • Importance and impact on maternal and fetal health

Section 2: Blood Pressure Disease States in Pregnancy

  • Differentiating chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia
  • Clinical criteria and diagnosis

Treatment Algorithms for Hypertension

  • First line antihypertensive medications
  • Alternative medications
  • Step-by-step guide to managing hypertensive emergencies
  • Pre-eclampsia
  • Medication options and protocols

Assessing Side Effects and Creating Treatment Plans

  • Common side effects of antihypertensive medications
  • Developing personalized treatment plans based on patient profiles

Conclusion

  • Summary of key points

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • NPs
  • PAs
  • MDs
  • DOs
  • Pharmacists

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