Introduction
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder affecting the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.1 Patients with CF have a mutated gene, resulting in defective CFTR proteins causing thick mucus in multiple body systems.2 CF mainly affects the lungs and the digestive systems in the body.2 At present there is no cure for CF, so the aims of treatment are to delay disease progression with lifelong pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.3 CF pharmacists are involved in medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship and medication counselling to improve treatment adherence.
Learning objectivesAfter successful completion of this CPD activity, pharmacists should be able to:
Competency standards (2016) addressed: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2 Extended learning activityAfter additional reading and research from recommended resources, pharmacists should be able to:
Competency standards (2016) addressed: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 5.3 |
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