Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. The etiology is unknown and there is no known cure for this devastating progressive neurodegenerative disease. The hippocampus is affected and prevents the patient from forming new memories. The patient often recognizes it but doesn’t want to talk about the “hippo” in the room. With more than 6 million American’s living with Alzheimer’s disease and a projected doubling of that number, nurse practitioners should be knowledgeable about the disease. | 1.00 credits (0.33 pharmacology) | $10.00

This session will cover the management of hypertension in the primary care setting, including special populations such as older adults, individuals living with type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. | 1.50 credits (1.50 Pharmacology) | $40

Mental health issues among children are skyrocketing with increasing emergency room visits for self-harm and suicidal behaviors as teens are experiencing compounding effects of social isolation, discrimination, stigma, and emotional stressors. This session will explore screening, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health in the pediatric primary care setting. Parameters for mental health services provided in the context of integrated primary care will be explored, including safe conditions for prescribing. | 1.0 credits (0.33 Pharmacology) | $30

Chronic kidney disease is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. Over the last ten years, evidence has accumulated that some glucose lowering agents are more effective than others at retarding progression of CKD in the setting of type 2 diabetes. This session will review these pharmacologic strategies for retarding progression. | 1.50 credits (1.30 Pharmacology) | $40

This presentation focuses on the practical application of pharmacotherapy for depression in primary care. How to differentiate among SSRIs, and what to do when SSRIs are inadequate or contraindicated. Decisioning pharmacotherapy in the primary care setting and determining when it is appropriate to refer provides a foundation for best practices for the primary care provider. | 1.50 credits (1.50 Pharmacology) | $45

This presentation will provide information necessary to improve healthcare professionals’ ability to identify veterans, military service members, and military connected family members in their practices. The presentation will provide an overview of PTSD and other invisible wounds, helpful screening tools, and special considerations when engaging with veterans and military connected family members seeking care, with the goal of increasing capacity for behavioral healthcare for this vulnerable population. | 1.50 credits (0.50 Pharmacology) | $35

The management of type 2 diabetes involves a multifaceted approach to control blood sugar levels and mitigate complications. Lifestyle modifications are crucial, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and weight management. Medications like metformin, has been the mainstay of type 2 diabetes management. Over the past several years, guidelines have shifted away from a glucose centric focus to prioritizing cardio-renal management. Therapeutic inertia has created a situation where our type 2 diabetic patients are increasingly not reaching their A1C goals and under-prescribed appropriate goal directed medications. | 1.5 credits (1.50 Pharmacology) | $40