AMS - IM - Rheumatology: Polymyalgia Rheumatica; Osteoporosis; FAQs (Hard Copy)

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Title: Internal Medicine – Rheumatology: Polymyalgia Rheumatica; Osteoporosis; FAQs
Faculty: William T. Ayoub, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. and John W. Pendleton, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2016  Review Date: July 1, 2017  Expiration Date: July 1, 2019

TOPIC 1: Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

  1. Integrate and relate the typical symptoms, physical findings, and laboratory abnormalities in polymyalgia rheumatica.
  2. Use evidence based information to determine the appropriate initial dose of prednisone in patients with PMR.
  3. Detect the typical and atypical presentations of GCA.
  4. Determine the appropriate indication and technique for temporal artery biopsy.
  5. Prescribe the most effective treatment and distinguish the most serious complications of GCA.

TOPIC 2: Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Treatment.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, EBM, COMP

  1. Identify patients who are at risk for osteoporosis and should be evaluated with bone density testing as recommended by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines.
  2. Recommend the various nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for osteoporosis as recommended by the National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines.

TOPIC 3: The Geriatric Patient: Evidence-Based Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

  1. Apply evidence based recommendations to patients questions about the use of multivitamins.
  2. Recommend the most appropriate treatment for nocturnal leg cramps.
  3. Advise the appropriate dietary recommendations for patients with arthritis.
  4. Recommend evidence based treatment for restless leg syndrome.


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    Expiration Date: July 1, 2019

    Title: Internal Medicine – Rheumatology: Polymyalgia Rheumatica; Osteoporosis; FAQs
    Faculty: William T. Ayoub, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. and John W. Pendleton, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R.

    Original Release Date: July 1, 2016  Review Date: July 1, 2017  Expiration Date: July 1, 2019

    TOPIC 1: Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis.
    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

    1. Integrate and relate the typical symptoms, physical findings, and laboratory abnormalities in polymyalgia rheumatica.
    2. Use evidence based information to determine the appropriate initial dose of prednisone in patients with PMR.
    3. Detect the typical and atypical presentations of GCA.
    4. Determine the appropriate indication and technique for temporal artery biopsy.
    5. Prescribe the most effective treatment and distinguish the most serious complications of GCA.

    TOPIC 2: Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Treatment.
    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, EBM, COMP

    1. Identify patients who are at risk for osteoporosis and should be evaluated with bone density testing as recommended by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines.
    2. Recommend the various nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for osteoporosis as recommended by the National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines.

    TOPIC 3: The Geriatric Patient: Evidence-Based Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

    1. Apply evidence based recommendations to patients questions about the use of multivitamins.
    2. Recommend the most appropriate treatment for nocturnal leg cramps.
    3. Advise the appropriate dietary recommendations for patients with arthritis.
    4. Recommend evidence based treatment for restless leg syndrome.
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