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Learning Objectives
Recall characteristics of cystic fibrosis (CF): prevalence, etiology, genetics, detection, clinical manifestations, and assessment
Discuss national guideline recommendations for CF care, including acute and chronic management, and age and lung function-related considerations
Recall specialty medications used to treat cystic fibrosis including: risks and benefits of these therapies, patient selection, drug interactions, adverse effects and appropriate monitoring
Discuss documented adherence trends and barriers in the CF population, effect of non-adherence on patient outcomes, and resources for CF patients
Recall the cystic fibrosis medication pipeline