Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CMEPO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Determine commonly prescribed cardiac drug classes, their intended effects, and potential adverse effects on clinical presentation.
Select appropriate treatment modifications and patient education strategies based on the effects of cardiac medications
Outline:
Section 1: Antihypertensives
Cardiac Medications
Why This Matters
Goal of Cardiac Medications
Antihypertensives
ACE Inhibitors and ARBs
Common Names
Side Effects
Knowledge Check
Beta-Blockers
Mechanism of Action
Common Names
Side Effects
Calcium Channel Blockers
Common Names
Side Effects
Beta-Blockers and CCBs: Effects on Treatment
Patient Education
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Antithrombotic Agents
Anticoagulants
Preventing Thrombosis
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants: Common Names
Anticoagulants: Side Effects
Knowledge Check
Antiplatelets
Common Names
Side Effects
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Other Cardiac Medications
Antiarrhythmics
Common Names
Side Effects
Nitrates
Common Names
Side Effects
Knowledge Check
Diuretics
Common Names
Side Effects
Statins
Common Names
Adverse Effects
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Common Names
Adverse Effects
Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNis)
Common Names
Adverse Effects
Glucagon-like peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs)
Common Names
Adverse Effects
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Cardiac Medication Effects on Rehabilitation
Monitoring
Vitals
Alternative Monitoring Methods
Additional Factors to Consider
Medication Changes
Comorbidities
Aging
Educational Tools
Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Monitoring
Medication Diaries
Teach-Back Method
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Physical Therapist; Entry level Physical Therapist Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.