Stroke Course (Aug 22, 2020 - Aug 21, 2023)

Stroke Course is organized by Creighton University.,,This enduring activity was reviewed on August 22, 2020 and will be available until August 21, 2023.,,Overview:,This module is part of the Advanced Critical Care Therapeutics Series.,Access in-depth instruction concerning the pharmacotherapeutic management of stroke. Didactic knowledge of the pathophysiology, pharmacology and drug therapy management on this topic will be provided. Emphasis is placed on the efficacy, safety and comparative value of drug therapy in this highly specialized practice area. Following completion of this CE topic, participants will have the most up-to-date information concerning the management of stroke.,,Objectives:,• Describe the pathophysiology of stroke,• Recognize the presentation and diagnosis of the various types of stroke,• Recognize the overall management strategies used in the treatment of the various types of stroke,• Describe the following characteristics of drugs used to treat stroke,• Mechanism of action, Dosing, Monitoring, Adverse reactions