About this Course
This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to:
Recognize diverse instances of off-label drug use in women's health, spanning preconception to menopause |
Discuss risks and advantages associated with off-label drug utilization during
various reproductive stages |
Identify the pharmacist's role in advocating for safe and informed off-label drug use for women’s health |
Release and Expiration Dates
Released: December 15, 2023
Expires: December 15, 2026
Course Fee
$17 Pharmacist
ACPE UAN
0009-0000-23-040-H01-P
Session Code
23RW40-JXT85
Accreditation Hours
1.0 hours of CE
Additional Information
How to Complete Evaluation: When you are ready to submit quiz answers, go to the BLUE take test/evaluation button.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. |
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are eligible to participate in this application-based activity and will receive up to 1.0 CE Hours (or 0.1 CEUs) for completing the activity ACPE UAN 0009-0000-23-040-H01-P, passing the quiz with a grade of 70% or better, and completing an online evaluation. Statements of credit are available via the CPE Monitor online system and your participation will be recorded with CPE Monitor within 72 hours of submission.
Grant Funding
There is no grant funding for this activity.
Faculty
Kelsey Giara, PharmD
Freelance Medical Writer
Pelham, NH
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.
- Kelsey Giara has no relationships with ineligible companies
Disclaimer
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
Content
Post Test
Pharmacist Post-test
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to
• RECOGNIZE diverse instances of off-label drug use in women's health, spanning pre-conception to menopause
• DISCUSS risks and advantages associated with off-label drug utilization during various reproductive stages
• IDENTIFY the pharmacist's role in advocating for safe and informed off-label drug use for women’s health
1. Which of the following can be treated through off-label use of metformin?
A. Hirsutism of PCOS
B. PCOS with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2
C. Endometriosis
2. Which of the following medications is used off-label to induce ovulation in women experiencing infertility and trying to conceive?
A. Letrozole
B. Clomiphene citrate
C. Cetrorelix
3. Which of the following drugs is used off-label to treat menopausal hot flashes?
A. Clonidine
B. Paroxetine
C. Fezolinetant
4. Which of the following is TRUE about off-label medication use during pregnancy?
A. All drugs have sufficient efficacy and safety data to support their use during pregnancy
B. Providers should use the letter-based FDA rating system to aid in shared clinical decision-making
C. About three-quarters of pregnant women use medications for off-label uses during pregnancy
5. A patient comes to your pharmacy experiencing frequent hot flashes. She states that a friend suggested she try taking black cohosh. She takes lisinopril for hypertension and metformin for prediabetes, and she is otherwise healthy. Which of the following is the BEST response?
A. Black cohosh will interact with your blood pressure medication, so you should not take it. Ask your doctor about clonidine instead.
B. Black cohosh shows some benefit, but clinical trials are inconsistent and available data is insufficient. You can try taking 20 mg daily for a few weeks to see if your symptoms improve.
C. Black cohosh shows no benefit whatsoever for VMS of menopause. Ask your doctor about letrozole instead.
6. Which of the following is TRUE about Pregnancy Exposure Registries?
A. They steal data about women’s babies and sell it on the black market
B. They are FDA-sponsored registries that collect health information
C. Pregnant women volunteer to share their experiences with off-label drug use
Handouts
VIDEO