Pharmacology of Non-opioid Analgesics
Pharmacology of Non-opioid Analgesics is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 03/15/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 3/15/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Pain is universal. It is a subjective experience that can be either acute or chronic. An estimated 1 in every 5 American adults is affected by chronic pain on a daily basis, leading to hundreds of billions of dollars of lost productivity and tens of billions in drug costs (Yong et al., 2022). The focus of this course is on the role of non-opioid analgesics commonly used to treat pain, primarily acetaminophen (APAP) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and will offer a comprehensive look at general, non-cancer pain management.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
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.