The course provides the reader with information on botulinum toxins – differentiating therapeutic vs. chemical warfare uses or toxic exposure. Cosmetic and therapeutic uses of botulinum toxins are highlighted. Patient education measures and concerns with botulinum toxin administration are discussed.
Course Publication Date:
April 30, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
Author: | Susanne J. Pavlovish-Danis RN, MSN, ARNP-C, CDE |
| Michael G. Danis BSN, RN, CCRN |
Course No: | BT043019 |
Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
Category: | Pharmacology
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate botulinum toxin types and therapeutic vs. chemical warfare uses.
- Identify how botulinum toxins work in the body to produce desired clinical responses.
- Discuss necessary patient education measures and concerns with botulinum toxin administration.
- Identify other reasons patients may have botulinum toxins injected in addition to current approved uses.