Most drugs are dosed based on weight. This GameChangers episode looks at medication considerations in patients with obesity and in pediatric patients. Tune in for important tips every pharmacist can use to ensure safe and effetive medication outcomes in patients.
The GameChanger
Too often, health care providers don't dose medications based on weight. The pharmacist should be ensuring doses are correctly based on patient weight.
Host
Jen Moulton, BSPharm
President, CEimpact
Guest
Geoffrey C. Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CG
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP
CEO
Seguridad
Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Perfecting Peds
Reference
Pediatric Weight is Crucial to Perfecting the Dose
Updated antimicrobial dosing recommendations for obese patients
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CPE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss strategies to verify weight-based dosing accuracy to improve patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
2. Explain appropriate dosing adjustments for commonly prescribed antibiotics in pediatric patients and patients with obesity.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-208-H01-P
Initial release date: 07/01/2024
Expiration date: 07/01/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.
