Join us for an in-depth exploration of drug-induced thrombocytopenia, a potentially serious condition with diverse etiologies and clinical presentations. This session titled “How Low Can You Go? Exploring Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia Management” will cover key aspects of this topic, including the underlying pathophysiology, mechanisms, and common drugs associated with platelet dysfunction. Participants will learn to identify clinical signs, employ evidence based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, and understand the critical role of pharmacists, physicians, nurses, PAs, and APRNs, in patient education and monitoring. Whether you are new to the field or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this program is designed to equip you with the tools necessary to optimize patient outcomes.

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Speaker: Patrycja Buch, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Health Lutheran General Hospital  

Objectives: ​​ 

  1. Classify the pathophysiology and mechanisms behind drug induced thrombocytopenia, including immune mediated and non-immune mediated causes. 
  2. Identify the most common drugs implicated in drug-induced thrombocytopenia. 
  3. Recognize the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of drug induced thrombocytopenia.  
  4. Compare the evidence-based treatment and management options for addressing drug induced thrombocytopenia.  

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Session date: 
02/18/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
LGH 10W Special Functions Room & Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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