A comprehensive overview of the management of sexually transmitted infections for all ages of patients from "The Greatest Generations" through "Generation Z" will be provided. Strong focus is placed on appropriate first line medication regimens and therapeutic alternatives for effective treatment of common organisms to avoid resistance. This session includes a review of the pharmacology of recommended medications in addition to clinical pearls to optimize their use.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
1. Review the epidemiology and implications of sexually transmitted infections.
2. Evaluate appropriate pharmacotherapeutic options for common sexually transmitted infections.
3. Assess age-related concerns with a given pharmacotherapeutic option for management of sexually transmitted infections.