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Preconception Counseling for DM and HTN

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Maternal Child HealthPerinatologist Corner ‹ C.E.U./C.M.E. Modules

Perinatologist Corner - C.E.U/C.M.E. Modules

Preconception Counseling for Women with Diabetes and Hypertension

Sponsored by The Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center

1. How to participate

For more details about how to participate in this C.E.U./C.M.E. program, see the Perinatologist Corner page. Also see specifics there on Goals, Sponsorship and Credit, and Disclosure.

Step 1. Goals and objectives

The student will understand the risks, benefits, alternatives, and appropriate use of pharmacotherapy for diabetes and hypertension in the preconception patient.

The objectives for this module are:

  • The student will understand the physiology of hypertension and diabetes in the preconception patient.
  • The student will understand the pharmacology of medications used to treat hypertension and diabetes in the preconception patient.
  • The student will understand the treatment options for the preconception patient with hypertension and diabetes.

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Date of release 8/5/08      Date of last review 8/5/08     Date of expiration 8/5/11

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