Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CONSPP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify strategies for initiating opioid therapy in patients with acute pain, and the relative potency of different classes of agents.
Recall federal requirements associated with prescribing different schedules of controlled substances for pain management, anxiety disorder, and ADHD.
Recognize strategies employed by prescribers to mitigate risks associated with the use of controlled substances.
Outline:
Section 1: Controlled Substances
Introduction
About This Course
History
Controlled Substance Prescribing
Opioids
Benzodiazepines and Stimulants
Balancing Therapeutic Benefit with Risk
Controlled Substances Regulation
Legal Framework
Drug Scheduling Overview
Requirements
Schedule II Restrictions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treating Conditions with Controlled Substances
Acute Pain
Pain Physiology
Acute Pain Management
Prescribing Opioid Analgesics
Calculating and Interpreting MMEs
Key Considerations
Anxiety Disorder
Use of Benzodiazepines
Guideline-Based Recommednations
Tapering and Withdrawal
Commonly Prescribed Benzodiazepines
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Overview
Management
Safety Considerations and Monitoring
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Prescribing Controlled Substances
Safe Practices for Prescribing
Evaluation and Risk Assessment
Medications for Treating OUD
Clinical Resources
Special Considerations During Pregnancy
Naloxone
Treatment Goals
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Mrs. Burke’s Story
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Trisha Bogucki, PharmD
Trisha Bogucki received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, and her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Rowan College of South Jersey. She is a licensed pharmacist with nearly 20 years of experience in various fields of pharmacy, including community pharmacy, hospice/palliative care, medical writing, and private consulting. Her specialty is personalized medication therapy, focusing on assessing lifestyle factors and maximizing patient education. She is an active reviewer for the American Pharmacists Association Contributed Papers Program. She also writes a health and wellness column for a nonprofit magazine.
Editor: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.