• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  This session is part of the Non-Opioid Module of the Pain Management Certification, which explores diverse pain management treatment plans involving treatments other than prescription opioids during the opioid crisis. This session reviews Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) based on respective pharmacology. This session discusses how to select and monitor NSAIDs therapy based on COX enzyme selectivity relative to cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   22100H08_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   22100H08_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Identify selection and monitoring concerns for NSAIDs based on COX enzyme selectivity relative to cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks.

  Compare relative elements of key studies related to acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and/or opioid medications for analgesic efficacy.

  Recognize appropriate patient recommendations for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) based on respective pharmacology.

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-904632

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-22-100-H08-P
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Mark  Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS Assistant Professor, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy

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