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  • Treatment of Hypertension: Diuretics and Alpha and Beta Blockers - No Test

    1. The goal of this course is to assist registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in acute care with keeping up to date with commonly used diuretics and alpha and beta blockers in the management of hypertension. After taking this course, you should be able to:
      • Discuss the goals of hypertension management.
      • Explain the indications and mechanism of action for diuretics and alpha-adrenergic, beta-adrenergic, and combined alpha- and beta-adrenergic blockers.
      • Identify adverse effects and dosing titrations of diuretics and alpha-adrenergic, beta-adrenergic, and combined alpha- and beta-adrenergic blockers.
      • Contact Hours: 1

    2. Pharmacology of Asthma - No Test

      1. The goal of this course is to refresh knowledge of asthma medications for healthcare professionals in acute care settings. After taking this course, you should be able to:
        • Explain the classes of drugs for the management of asthma.
        • Review the role of pharmacological agents in the management of asthma.
        • Describe considerations for clinical care related to pharmacotherapy use.
      3. Contact Hours: 1

    3. Pharmacology of Antibiotics: Part 1 - No Test

      1. The goal of this course is to introduce healthcare professionals in acute care to information on antibiotics. After taking this course, you should be able to:
        • Review the classification and bacterial coverage of various classes of antibiotics.
        • Describe the indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of these antibiotics.
        • Disclaimer: All drug-related information provided in this course was obtained from U.S. FDA prescribing information access via DailyMed on February 8th, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
        • Contact Hours: 1

      2. Pharmacology of Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs - No Test

        1. The goal of this course is to assist healthcare professionals in keeping up to date with commonly used antifungal and antiviral drugs. After taking this course, you should be able to:
          • Review classes of antifungal drugs as well as adverse effects.
          • Identify the role of antiviral drugs as well as their adverse effects.
          • Recall healthcare practice considerations for the administration and maintenance of antifungal and antiviral medications.
          • Contact Hours: 1.5

        2. Pharmacology of Oncology - No Test

          1. The goal of this course is to provide registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and physician’s assistants with up-to-date information on the commonly used drug classes of chemotherapy agents. After taking this course, you should be able to:
            • Discuss the therapeutic purpose of chemotherapy, including delivery methods and dosing.
            • Identify the pharmacological effects of the different classes of chemotherapy agents for the management of cancer.
            • Recognize the common adverse and cytotoxic effects of cancer drugs.
            • Contact Hours: 1

          2. Pharmacology of Non-opioid Analgesics - No Test

            1. The goal of this course is to educate healthcare professionals in acute care settings with knowledge of non-opioid analgesics to foster an interdisciplinary approach to pain management. All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed February 6, 2023 unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
              • Identify the role of non-opioids used with or without opioids in treating multimodal pain therapy.
              • Distinguish the pharmacology, indications, contraindications, and common adverse effects of non-opioid analgesics.
              • Discuss the risks, benefits, and education from the use of non-opioid analgesics.
              • Contact Hours: 1

            2. Pharmacology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - No Test

              1. The goal of this course is to provide healthcare providers in acute care settings with knowledge about medications for GERD. All the drug information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed January 27, 2023 unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                • Identify two classes of drugs for the management of GERD.
                • Prioritize pharmacological options used to treat GERD.
                • Recall considerations for clinical care related to pharmacotherapy use.
                • Contact Hours: 0.50

              2. Pharmacology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease - No Test

                1. The goal of this course is to educate healthcare team members in acute care settings with knowledge of pharmacological treatment plans for IBD to enhance interdisciplinary awareness of new guidelines. All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed on March 6, 2023, unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                  • Identify the role of clinical presentation and IBD severity in pharmacological treatment decision making.
                  • Identify two classes of drugs for the management of IBD.
                  • Recall the indications, contraindications, and common adverse effects of drugs used to treat IBD.
                  • Contact Hours: 0.50

                2. Pharmacology of Weight Loss - No Test

                  1. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of long-term pharmacological treatments for weight loss to those members of the healthcare team who may treat patients who have obesity. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                    • Identify nonpharmacological support measures needed by patients with obesity.
                    • Recall the classes of drugs available for the management of obesity and their mechanism of action.
                    • Recognize the warning signs, precautions, and adverse effects of drugs approved to treat obesity.
                    • Contact Hours: 0.50

                  2. Pharmacology of Anxiety Disorders - No Test

                    1. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pharmacological options for those members of the healthcare team that may treat anxiety disorders. All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed February 7, 2023, unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                      • Identify two medications used as first-line therapy and two second-line or alternative drugs for anxiety disorders.
                      • Discuss two classes of drugs used to treat anxiety and their mechanisms of action.
                      • Recall three warnings, precautions, and adverse effects of drugs used to treat anxiety.
                      • Contact Hours: 1

                    2. Pharmacology of Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Syphilis and Gonorrhea - No Test

                      1. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pharmacological recommendations for those members of the healthcare team that may treat syphilis and gonorrhea. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                        • Identify the stages of syphilis, diagnostic methods, and standard treatment protocols and alternatives.
                        • Recall the disease presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment recommendations for gonorrhea.
                        • Contact Hours: 1

                      2. Pharmacology of Antibiotics: Part 2 - No Test

                        1. The goal of this course is to introduce healthcare professionals working in acute care to information on antibiotics. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                          • Discuss the pharmacology, indications, and adverse effects of specific classes of antibiotics.
                          • Review the classification and bacterial coverage of these antibiotics.
                          • Identify the causes and consequences of antimicrobial resistance.
                          • Disclaimer: All drug-related information provided in this course was obtained from U.S. FDA prescribing information access via DailyMed on February 8, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
                          • Contact Hours: 1

                        2. Pharmacology of Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Chancroid, Trichomonas,Chlamydia-No Test

                          1. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pharmacological options for those members of the healthcare team who may treat chancroid, trichomoniasis, and chlamydia infections. All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed February 19, 2023, unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                            • Recognize the signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatments for chancroid.
                            • Identify the signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatments for trichomoniasis.
                            • Recall the signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatments for chlamydia.
                            • Contact Hours: 0.50

                          2. Prescribing Practices for Controlled Substances

                            1. Healthcare providers face many difficulties when prescribing controlled substances for management of acute and chronic pain, anxiety disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The pressure to adequately treat patients suffering from these conditions, coupled with current public health problems such as rising drug overdose rates, creates a major dilemma for healthcare providers. Determining which patients could benefit from the prescription of controlled substances and which patients may suffer adverse consequences by taking these medications is not always easy.
                               
                              The goal of this course is to educate healthcare providers on methods to safely and responsibly prescribe controlled substances to patients.

                            3. Contact Hours: 1

                          3. Glucocorticoid Drugs: Their Benefits and Risks

                            1. The goal of this continuing education program is to inform nurses about the use of glucocorticoid drugs, their adverse effects, and potential infections that occur from immunosuppression from chronic glucocorticoid use. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
                              • Discuss the pharmacology of glucocorticoids used for numerous conditions and their adverse effects
                              • Explain how treatment with glucocorticoids increases the risk for infections
                              • Discuss the risk factors for infections secondary to glucocorticoid therapy
                              • Describe infections that may result from glucocorticoid use and their treatment and management
                            3. Contact Hours: 2

                          4. Opioid Prescribing, Chronic Pain, and Opioid Use Disorder - No Test

                            1. The goal of this course is to educate acute care providers about regulations, medical management, and misuse of controlled substances.
                              After taking this course, you should be able to:
                              • Discuss considerations and guidelines for prescribing controlled substances.
                              • Describe patient evaluation and education for a safe and effective pain treatment plan.
                            3. Contact Hours: 1

                          5. Opioids and Chronic Pain Management - No Test

                            1. The goal of this course is to equip nurses, physicians, and pharmacists with evidence-based practices for safe and effective use of opioids for chronic pain.
                              After taking this course, you should be able to:
                              • Discuss chronic pain and opioid use in the U.S.
                              • Review the regulatory influences and evidence-based guidelines associated with prescribing controlled substances for pain management.
                              • Describe evaluation and monitoring of the patient with pain.
                              • Identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management strategies.
                            3. Contact Hours: 2

                          6. Treatments for Hypertension - No Test

                            1. The goal of this course is to assist the healthcare team in keeping up to date with first- and second-line antihypertension medications, including those used in combination for antihypertensive emergencies. Disclaimer: All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed March 27, 2023 unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                              • Discuss the goals of hypertension management and the benefits of fixed-dose combination antihypertensives.
                              • Explain the indications and mechanism of action for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, direct-acting vasodilators, direct-renin inhibitors, and medications used for hypertensive crisis.
                              • Identify adverse effects and dosing titrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, direct-acting vasodilators, direct-renin inhibitors, and medications used for hypertensive crisis.
                              • Contact Hours: 1

                            2. Pharmacological Management of Bipolar Disorder - No Test

                              1. The goal of this course is to assist the healthcare team in keeping up to date with medications used in the management of BD. Disclaimer: All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed March 30, 2023, unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                                • Discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, goals of treatment, and challenges in the management of bipolar disorder.
                                • Determine the appropriate medication indicated for the acute phases of mania, depression, mixed feature, and maintenance of bipolar disorder.
                                • Describe the pharmacology, contraindications, and adverse effects of medications used to manage bipolar disorder.
                                • Contact Hours: 1

                              2. Pharmacology of Antidepressants - No Test

                                1. The goal of this course is to assist members of the healthcare team with staying up to date on commonly used antidepressants and to identify strategies for approaching treatment-resistant depression. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                                  • Identify the different classes of antidepressants and three complementary and alternative therapies for depression.
                                  • Recall the adverse effects, contraindications, and practice considerations of commonly used antidepressants, in addition to complementary and alternative therapies for depression.
                                  • Determine five strategies for approaching treatment-resistant depression.
                                  • Contact Hours: 1

                                2. Pharmacological Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis - No Test

                                  1. The goal of this course is to inform the healthcare team in the acute care setting of the most current information about VTE pharmacological treatment. All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed on March 31, 2023, unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                                    • Recall the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) guidelines, duration, and complications of medications used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and superficial vein thrombosis (SVT).
                                    • Recognize the classes of drugs used to treat DVT and the role of thrombolytics in the management of DVT.
                                    • List the adverse effects of heparin, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs).
                                    • Contact Hours: 1

                                  2. Common Medications in Critical Care: Part 1 - No Test

                                    1. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pharmacological options for those members of the healthcare team who may treat critical care patients. All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed on March 14, 2023, unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                                      • Recognize the role of cardiovascular and hemostatic agents in critical care.
                                      • Recall indications, common adverse effects, and contraindications for cardiac medications.
                                      • Identify three classes of drugs used in the pharmacological management of cardiovascular and hemostatic treatment.
                                      • Contact Hours: 1.50

                                    2. Common Medications in Critical Care: Part 2 - No Test

                                      1. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pharmacological options for members of the healthcare team that may treat critical care patients. All drug-related information cited in this course was obtained from the manufacturer package inserts accessed on April 5, 2023, unless otherwise noted. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                                        • Recognize the role of antiemetics and stress ulcer prophylaxis in critical care.
                                        • Identify medications used in the pharmacological management of asthma and airway emergencies.
                                        • Recall indications, common adverse effects, and contraindications for medications used for management of pain, agitation, and delirium in critical care patients.
                                        • Contact Hours: 1

                                      2. Pharmacology of Antipsychotics - No Test

                                        1. The goal of this course is to provide the healthcare team in an acute care setting with up-to-date information about commonly used antipsychotic medications used for psychosis. After taking this course, you should be able to:
                                          • Discuss the indications, patient assessment, pharmacokinetics, and mechanisms of action for antipsychotic medications.
                                          • Identify the adverse effects of antipsychotic medications.
                                          • Determine the starting, titrating, and maintenance doses for antipsychotic medications.
                                          • Contact Hours: 1

                                        2. APRN Advanced Pharmacology Exam

                                          3. Contact Hours: 0.00

                                        Accreditation Information

                                        NURSES

                                        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.

                                        Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP#13791

                                         

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                                        Relias LLC reports to CEBroker for the following boards (Provider # 50-1489): Arkansas State Board Of Nursing, District Of Columbia Board Of Nursing, Florida Board Of Nursing, Georgia Board Of Nursing, New Mexico Board Of Nursing, South Carolina Board Of Nursing and  West Virginia Board Of Examiners For Registered Professional Nurses

                                         

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                                        Disclosures

                                        None of the planners/faculty, unless otherwise noted, for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.