The purpose of this course is to assist the professional nurse in understanding, identifying and caring for the drug-seeking patient. Upon completion of this course the professional nurse should be able to meet the following objectives.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | PDUA062311 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Date Offered: | 5/18/2013 1:02 AM - 1:02 AM |
| Categories: | Community & Home Health
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
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Course Objectives
- Discuss medications most often implicated in prescription drug abuse.
- State conditions, which are associated with drug seeking behavior.
- Identify aspects of behavior that lead a professional to suspect an individual is abusing prescription drugs.
- Discuss professional interventions and responsibilities that should be utilized when caring for a patient suspected of abusing prescription drugs.
- Define drug abuse, drug tolerance, drug dependence, and drug addiction.