EM2101B "Proton Pump Inhibitors: Have We Gone Too Far?" (IM GR-010821)
This presentation will cover the indications for proton pump inhibitor use, address issues related to PPI overuse, and discuss potential long-term adverse effects of proton pump inhibitors.
Target Audience
UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Identify the FDA-approved indications and other commonly accepted uses for proton pump inhibitors.
- Understand the potential long-term adverse effects of proton pump inhibitors.
- Understand ways to discuss risks and benefits of proton pump inhibitors and how to step-down PPI therapy when needed.
Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases
Associate Program Director, Residency Program
Section Chief, Dallas VA Medical Center
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA
Price
Required Hardware/software
Activities should be run with recent versions of common browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome