Opioid Toxicity

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (103 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Opioids and opiates together comprise a class of medications widely used primarily to control severe pain. If first-line agents are not effective in controlling the pain, opioids are often a drug of choice. Conventionally, the term opiates refer to natural compounds usually obtained from the poppy flower base. Chemical processes synthesize opioids. Opiates and opioids are among the most commonly misused substances throughout the world. Addiction to opioids has become a significant health problem in the developed world since the 2000s, particularly in the United States. This activity reviews the etiology, presentation, evaluation, and management of opioid toxicity and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing the condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Outline the toxicokinetics and pathophysiology of opioid toxicity.

  • Review the evaluation procedures for diagnosing opioid toxicity.

  • Describe both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for addressing opioid toxicity.

  • Summarize interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and collaboration in order to employ better identification, screening, and treatment of opioid toxicity and improve patient outcomes.

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