Albendazole

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Albendazole is an FDA-approved medication for treating a variety of parasitic worm infections. Albendazole is an antihelminthic medication with numerous indications such as cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum resulting from the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. Albendazole also has approval for treating parenchymal neurocysticercosis secondary to active lesions caused by infection with larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This activity will discuss the role of the interprofessional team in the use of this medication.

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:

  • Identify the mechanism of action of albendazole.
  • Describe the potential adverse effects of albendazole.
  • Review the approved and off-label indications of albendazole.
  • Identify some interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance albendazole therapy and improve outcomes.
  • Outline the indications of Albendazole

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Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 1.50 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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