Program Description:
Extensive evidence demonstrates the analgesic efficacy of adjuvants, anti-inflammatories, and simple analgesics. The use of these classes of medications for chronic pain using rational polypharmacy may allow sparing of the use of opiods, but new studies question the safety of certain nonopiods. Therefore, knowledge of the pharmacology of nonpiods is important to ensure that analgesic treatment decisions are based on the best available information.
Agenda
Introduction: 5 minutes
Presentation: 50 minutes
Post-test and Evaluation: 5 minutes
Target Audience:
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with chronic pain.
Activity Objectives:
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
— Describe drug-related variables that guide NSAID selection
— Describe drug-related variables that guide adjuvant analgesic selection
— Explain the general principles of analgesic selection when using NSAIDs and adjuvants, with or without opioids
To take this course, go to mycme.com. The log-in information for myCME is the same as McKnight’s. Please note that you will need to complete additional registration information.
