Heroin: The Opioid Crisis
Heroin: The Opioid Crisis is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Diacetylmorphine (heroin) has a high potential of being dangerous based on statistics and epidemiological data gathered on those individuals that use and abuse the drug. The characteristics of heroin and its mechanism of action are addressed in this course to elaborate on how the drug elicits a strong, euphoric effect compared to other opioid medications. Healthcare professionals must understand heroin use and treatment management as individuals that use heroin often require medical intervention.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to inform nursing professionals, physicians, and pharmacy professionals in the acute care setting about the background, clinical presentation, and interprofessional management of heroin use, abuse, addiction, and overdose.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Review the pharmacology and abuse potential of heroin.
• Recognize the signs, symptoms, and treatment of patients with heroin toxicity and withdrawal.
• Identify how the interprofessional team works together to recognize and manage the complications of heroin abuse and addiction.