Tinea Versicolor

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

1 Jan 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Pityriasis versicolor, also known as tinea versicolor, is a common, benign, superficial fungal infection of the skin. Clinical features of pityriasis versicolor include either hyperpigmented or hypopigmented finely scaled macules. The most frequently affected sites are the trunk, neck, and proximal extremities. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of pityriasis versicolor and highlights the role of interprofessional team members in collaborating to provide well-coordinated care and enhance patient outcomes.

UAN: JA4008195-9999-23-935-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology of pityriasis versicolor.
  • Explain the evaluation for pityriasis versicolor.
  • Outline treatment considerations for pityriasis versicolor.
  • Summarize the importance of enhancing care coordination among the interprofessional team to ensure proper evaluation and management of pityriasis versicolor.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours for pharmacists.

FL Board of Pharmacy Tripartite, approval #20-608156.

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  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

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Disclaimer

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