Pharmacy Grand Rounds Episode 3: A Grave Need: The Limited Options for Antibiotics in Myasthenia Gravis

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Pharmacy Grand Rounds Podcast
Episode 3:  A Grave Need: The Limited Options for Antibiotics in Myasthenia Gravis 

 

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Andrew J. Webb, Pharm.D. 

Andrew J. Webb, Pharm.D., (@AJWPharm) describes the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis and how certain antibiotics interact with the disease, outlines available literature investigating the clinical effects and monitoring of antibiotic use in myasthenia gravis, and how to select a safe and effective treatment plan for a patient with myasthenia gravis and a bacterial infection.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis and how certain antibiotics interact with the disease
  • Outline available literature investigating the clinical effects and monitoring of antibiotic use in myasthenia gravis
  • Select a safe and effective treatment plan for a patient with myasthenia gravis and a bacterial infection

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 0.50 ACPE
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/09/2020
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Cost:
$10.00
Part of: 
Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Grand Rounds Podcast Online CME Course

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Credit Statement(s):

AMA

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.50 ACPE Knowledge -based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2020 ACPE UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-20-054-H01-P
2021 - 9/1/2023 ACPE UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-21-029-H01-P

9/2/2023 - 12/31/2024 ACPE UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-23-154-H01-P

 

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. Approval is valid until 12/31/2024. This activity is designated for 0.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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Available Credit

  • 0.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 0.50 ACPE
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance

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