Common Medications and Their Side Effects
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316; Approval # . This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316; Approval # . This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO1832044
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Course Details
Identify the indications for 3 medication classes.
Identify the side effects for 3 medication classes.
Discuss the precautions for 3 medication classes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cardiovascular Medications
A. Beta-Blockers
B. ACE Inhibitors
C. Diuretics
D. Calcium Channel Blockers
E. Antiarrhythmics
F. Nitrates
G. Anticoagulants
H. Antiplatelets
I. Lipid-Lowering Medications
J. Review
K. Summary
Section 3: Respiratory Medications
A. Cough and Cold Preparations
B. Mucolytic Agents
C. Inhaled Medications
D. Methylxanthines
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 4: Neurological Medications
A. Anticonvulsants
B. Parkinson’s Disease Medications
C. Alzheimer’s Disease Medications
D. Psychotropic Medications
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 5: Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, and Immunological Medications
A. Hypoglycemic Agents
B. Insulin
C. Thyroid Medications
D. Immunosuppressant Medications
E. Bisphosphonates
F. Heartburn and Reflux Medications
G. Laxatives and Antidiarrheals
H. Antiemetics
I. Supplements
J. Review
K. Summary
Section 5: Miscellaneous Medications
A. Non-Opioid Analgesics
B. Opioid Analgesics
C. Antibiotics
D. Other Anti-Infective Medications
E. Ophthalmic Agents
F. Review
G. Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, CDP, WCC started working in the senior care industry in 2000. She is a certified Gerontological Nurse, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Wound Care Certified. She has held positions including MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing, Medicare Nurse Coordinator, Nurse Consultant, Area Manager, and Director of Quality Assurance. Her overall responsibility within each of these positions was to ensure residents received the highest quality of care. This included active participation in quality improvement initiatives, review of clinical records to identify areas of weakness, corroboration with the medical director to institute policies and procedures for resident care, and staff education/training. Additionally, she was responsible for maintaining an effective compliance program under a Quality of Care Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General for a period of five years. She currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Design & Research for Relias. Within this position, her responsibility is to oversee the development of online training modules across the healthcare continuum. She has served as the subject matter expert for courses on re-hospitalization, clinical skill reviews, leadership, management, and various OSHA and regulatory compliance topics. In addition, she has presented at various state conferences on mandatory compliance, quality assessment and assurance (QA&A), and quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI). Disclosure: Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, CDP, WCC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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