Opioid Use: Case Studies
Hours: 0.50
In the U.S., the use and abuse of opioids has become an epidemic, costing the nation billions of dollars every year. While opioids can be a safe and effective method of pain management, they can also be highly addictive. The issue is compounded when providers prescribe opioids to patients who are at high risk of opioid misuse or abuse without exploring other options first. As a healthcare provider, you play a critical role in addressing the opioid epidemic. In this module, three cases will be explored relating to the use of opioids.
The goal of this course is to use case studies to educate physicians, physician assistants, and nurses about opioid use in the U.S. and the impact on patient outcomes.
In the U.S., the use and abuse of opioids has become an epidemic, costing the nation billions of dollars every year. While opioids can be a safe and effective method of pain management, they can also be highly addictive. The issue is compounded when providers prescribe opioids to patients who are at high risk of opioid misuse or abuse without exploring other options first. As a healthcare provider, you play a critical role in addressing the opioid epidemic. In this module, three cases will be explored relating to the use of opioids. The goal of this course is to use case studies to educate physicians, physician assistants, and nurses about opioid use in the U.S. and the impact on patient outcomes.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Medical Board
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 0.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
Identify patients at an increased risk for opioid misuse or abuse.
Describe best practices for opioid administration.
Outline:
Opioid Use: Case Studies
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Opioid Epidemic
Prevalence
Terminology
Addiction
Your Role
Section 3: Jie
Risk Factors
Older Adults
Youth
Screening
SOAPP®-R
DAST-10
D.I.R.E.
Urine
Meet Jie
Review
Summary
Section 4: Pia
Non-Pharmacologic Methods
Information Therapy
Meet Pia
Review
Summary
Section 5: Arti
Multimodal Treatment
Agreements
Guidelines
Determining when to initiate or continue opioids
Opioid selection, dosage, duration, follow-up, and discontinuation
Assessing risk and addressing harms of opioid use
Tapering
Oncology
Chronic Pain
Meet Arti
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best. Disclosure: Cathryn Ayers, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physician Assistants; Physicians; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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