Introduction:

In this lecture, Dr. Gowan gives an overview of the medicines prescribed in some of the more common disease states including Urology, Haemotology, Gastrointestinology, Cardiology, Respiratory and Endocrinology. As well, it includes a discussion of the use of hypnotics and sedatives. Dr. Gowan outlines the treatment goals for each disease state and discusses how medicine and non-medicine therapies could be utilized to meet these treatment goals. She also reviews the side effects of medicines prescribed for these disease states and the recommended methods to manage the side effects. This is a good general overview of a range of commonly used medicines and will be very useful to all nurses.

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Learning Objectives:

The objectives of this session are to:

1. Provide a broad overview of medications and treatment goals for common diseases including:
   • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhoea
   • Haematology: Anaemia
   • Cardiovascular: Hypertension
   • Urology: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
   • Respiratory: Asthma
   • Sedatives and Hypnotics
   • Endocrinology: Diabetes
2. Provide guidelines for the use of medications for some common diseases.
3. Provide prescribing information about common medications.
4. Increase awareness of the value of non-medicine interventions for common diseases.
5. Emphasise the importance of a complete patient history when considering treatment options.
6. Learn common side effects and adverse reactions associated with some frequently used medicines.
7. Provide information on the actions of some commonly used medications.

About the Speaker

Jenny Gowan, PhD is a Consultant Pharmacist to the North East Valley Division of General Practice. A practicing pharmacist, she is a Special Lecturer in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, an Advisory Group Member of the Bachelor of Pharmacy Course and a member of the Guidelines Committee for the 2012 National Asthma Council, Asthma Management Handbook. An accredited consultant pharmacist, she conducts her own company. She was awarded the Sanofi-Aventis Gold Medal.

This educator has declared that she has no relationship with a commercial company that could lead to a conflict of interest in the presentation of this educational program.

Presenters Name: Jenny Gowan, PhD.
Series developed by
Jennifer Gibson Pharm. D. (USA) and edited for Australia by
MediCom Medication Management Services

Recorded Date: April 2011

Duration of Session: 52 Minutes

State and Country of Recording: Victoria, Australia