Opioids as Medications

The pharmacologic properties of opioids including their mechanisms of action, receptor targets, target tissues, agonists and antagonists. Clinical applications including accepted usage, duration of action, and the minimizing of side effects. Finally, a look at overdose deaths from opioid abuse, cannabis as a harm reduction agent, and patient education about opioids.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
02/20/2019
Course expires: 
11/01/2026
Cost:
$17.00
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Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN, CARN
Mark Nichols, PhD

AOTA Approved Provider Logo 2023ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.2 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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  • 2.00 Contact hours

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Cost:
$17.00
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