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Safely and Effectively Managing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea
Pharmacy Times, September 2019 Pain Management, Volume 85, Issue 9
Solutions for managing daytime sleepiness in patients with excessive sleep issues.
Faculty
John M. Dopp, PharmD, MS, Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy; clinical pharmacist, Wisconsin Sleep Center; University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the incidence, etiology, and risk factors associated with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in those with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Identify the recommended treatments for EDS associated with narcolepsy and OSA, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options
- Evaluate clinical safety and efficacy data for emerging therapies, including mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects
- Explain the role of the pharmacist in identifying and treating EDS in those with narcolepsy and OSA
Target Audience: Community pharmacists
Activity type: Application
Release date: September 16, 2019
Expiration date: September 16, 2020
Estimated time to complete activity: 2.0 hours
Fee: This lesson is offered for free at www.pharmacytimes.org