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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Summarize the literature supporting the use of nebulized opioids in the ED setting.
  2. Recognize differences in efficacy and side effects among the commonly nebulized opioids fentanyl, morphine, and hydromorphone.
  3. Identify key physical and pharmacodynamic characteristics that must be considered when using nebulized opioid delivery as a treatment modality.

Learning Outcomes

Seventy-five percent of participants will demonstrate knowledge of the safe and appropriate use of nebulized opioids for the treatment of acute pain in the emergency department (ED) setting by achieving a minimum score of 70% on the outcomes-based posttest.

Disclosures

All authors and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH / 2.5 APH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 CH
  • NM - BON 2.5 CH
  • SC - BON 2.5 CH
  • WV - BOERN 2.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Nursing, New Mexico Board of Nursing, South Carolina Board of Nursing, and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, #50-1223.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours













Planner
Test Code: AENJ1023A
Published: Oct/Dec 2023
Expires: 9/5/2025
Sources: Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Abby M. Bailey, PharmD, BCCCP; Kyle A. Weant, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCP
Categories: Acute Care , Advanced Pharmacology Hours , Advanced Practice Nursing , Drug Therapy , Emergency care , Medical-Surgical , Pain Management
Specialties: Acute Care, Advanced Practice Nursing, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Pain Management
Topics: Medication Safety , Nebulize , Opioids