The purpose of this course is to increase the base of knowledge of the professional nurse with regard to pain and pain management. Different types and different classifications of pain will be presented. Medications used to manage pain are also included in this course of study. Additionally, other treatment measures utilized to manage pain will be presented.
Course Publication Date:
July 21, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | PAIN072120 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Oregon Pain Management
Pain Management
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Learning Objectives
Define Pain
Describe Acute, subacute, and chronic pain
Differentiate nociceptive and non-nociceptive pain
Describe somatic, visceral, and neuropathic pain.
List most commonly prescribed opioids
State the different routes of administering opioids
State key points regarding certain opioids
List non-opioid analgesics as over the counter (OTC) or prescription analgesics
Describe other treatment modalities used to relieve pain
List side effects/risks associated with using opioids/non-opioids
Name primary technologies used to diagnose pain