Retail Clinician CE Lesson
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Learning Objectives Upon the completion of this lesson, the clinician should be able to: 1. Differentiate types of respiratory symptoms (viral versus bacterial) 2. Determine appropriate treatment based on symptoms and etiology. 3. Counsel patients regarding appropriate management of coughs and colds (particularly avoidance of inappropriate antibiotic use). 4. Identify adverse effects and contraindications of various cough and cold treatments.
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