Vitamin K Antagonist Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacogenomics
Vitamin K Antagonist Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacogenomics is organized by University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Pharmacy.
Release Date: 01-06-2022
Expiry Date: 31-05-2025
Description:
UConn has developed web-based continuing pharmacy education activities to enhance the practice of pharmacists and assist pharmacists in making sound clinical decisions to affect the outcome of anticoagulation therapy for the patients they serve.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives:
At the end of this knowledge-based continuing education activity, the learner will be able to:
• Discuss the pharmacology of the vitamin K antagonist.
• Discuss the indications and contraindications for the vitamin K antagonists.
• Discuss the role genetics plays in the dosing of warfarin.
• Discuss the utility of how genetic testing will affect the initial dosing of warfarin.
