Anthracycline Medications (Doxorubicin)

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (48 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Doxorubicin is an anthracycline class medication used to manage and treat various types of malignancies and tumors. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other factors, including off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, and relevant interactions.

UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-4900-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Outline the mechanism of action of doxorubicin.
  • Identify the potential adverse reactions of doxorubicin.
  • Summarize the required monitoring of patients planning to take or currently taking doxorubicin.
  • Review the importance of collaboration and coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance outcomes for patients receiving chemotherapy with doxorubicin.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Pharmacists: StatPearls, LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE credit(s). (UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-4900-H01-P ). Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

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