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A Case Study in Anemia in Long-Term Care: Assessment and Management

Course Information

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This lesson is supported by:

Ortho Biotech

Manju T. Beier, PharmD
Senior Partner, Geriatric Consultant Resources, LLC
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Geriatrics, and Director
Geriatric Education Center, Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Faculty Disclosure

Manju T. Beier, PharmD, discloses that she is a member of a speaker’s bureau for Ortho Biotech.
Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, discloses that she has received research funding from Ortho Biotech.

Goals and Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the reader should be able to:

Describe the evaluation of anemia in residents in long-term care.
Explain the rationale for treating anemia in long-term care residents.
Identify the possible causes of anemia in long-term care residents, including chronic kidney disease.
Define appropriate strategies for using erythropoiesis-stimulating agents safely and effectively (initial treatment, maintenance therapy, and appropriate dosing).
Discuss interdisciplinary treatment and monitoring for residents in long-term care facilities with anemia.

Target Audience

Pharmacists

Course Category:

This activity has been designated as Knowledge-Based

Technologies Used

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ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation
	ASCP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 1 credit hours and the ACPE UPN: 203-999-09-028-H01-P. Expiration Date: 02/28/2010 Release Date: 02/28/2009
	To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 70% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 70% or better, you are permitted 1 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online. There is no fee to participate in this activity.

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This lesson is supported by: Ortho Biotech