MSHP 2006 Clinical Symposium

Friday, June 16
1:00 - 1:30	Registration and Vendor Exhibits
1:30 - 3:30 2 Contact hours, 0.2 CEUs UPN: 060-999-06-015-L01	Pathophysiology of COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Richard ZuWallack MD Objectives: 1. Explain hyperinflation and its impact on the patient. 2. List current treatment options for COPD.
3:30 - 5:00 1.5 Contact hours, 0.15 CEUs UPN: 060-999-06-014-L01	Contemporary Clinical Management of Dyslipidemia John Raymond, MS, PA-C, MHP Objectives: 1. Identify the updated NCEP Guidelines for Dyslipidemia. 2. Identify 3 physical signs that are associated with specific lipid disorders (Elevated Triglycerides vs. Elevated LDL). 3. Identify 3 clinical adverse reactions to specific medical therapies (i.e. Statins, Fibrates, Niacin). 4. Select the proper medical therapy for specific lipid disorders by review though patient case presentations.
5:00 - 7:00	Downeast Lobster Bake Hulls Cove Optional, Guests Welcome $25.00 per person - Cash bar available
Saturday, June 17
8:00 - 9:00	MSHP Board Meeting - All are Welcome to Attend
9:00 - 10:00 1 Contact hour, 0.1 CEU UPN: 246-000-06-001-L01	Hypertensive Emergencies in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Pathophysiology and Management Denise Rhoney, PharmD Objectives: 1. Define hypertensive emergencies and identify the major risk factors involved. 2. Explain key principles of cerebrovascular pathophysiology in the stroke patient, reinforcing the importance of gradual downward titration of elevated blood pressure to prevent complications. 3. Examine current guidelines and treatment options for managing hypertensive emergencies in patients with ischemic strike, focusing on the role of intravenously administered vasoactive agents. 4. Discuss the specific management of a hypertensive emergency in acute ischemic strike using a case study that follows patient from presentation to post treatment.
10:00 - 10:15	Break
10:30 - 11:30 1 Contact hour, 0.1 CEU UPN: 060-999-06-013-L01	Clinical Care Pearls in Critical Care Marybeth Boudreau, PharmD Objectives: 1. Discuss novel indications for drug therapies. 2. Review the cost effective therapies in the critical care setting. 3. Summarize recent literature affecting critical care practice.

Registration Fees: Pharmacists: $50 for 2 days or $25 for 1 day. Technicians: $30 for 2 days or $15 for 1 day.	For Reservations at The Atlantic Oakes Resort:
Contact: Jamie L. Cronin 125 Yankee Avenue Bangor, ME 04401 Registration fee will be collected at the door.	Call 207-288-5801 or 800-336-2463 and mention MSHP. Standard Room: $107.10 plus tax Deluxe Room: $126.00 plus tax Ocean View Suite: $144.00 plus tax To guarantee room and rate, reserve before May 15.


		The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Attendance and completion of evaluation forms and self-assessment tools at the conclusion of each session are required for statement of credit which will be mailed 3-4 weeks after the program. Disclosure information for each speaker and acknowledgement of financial support will be made available at the Clinical Symposium.