Ouch! My back is killing me! Managing Mild to Moderate Pain in Primary Care – Mainpro+
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Mainpro+
Pain Management, Medication
1 Credits
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2018-03-14
Professions: Physician
Faculty
Accreditation
Learning Objective(s)
After completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the types of OTC analgesics and where they fit in the armamentarium to treat mild to moderate pain;
- Explain the benefits and risks/potential harms of using acetaminophen and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for mild to moderate pain;
- Summarize the considerations when selecting analgesics in patients with underlying medical and /or co-morbid conditions;
- Discuss optimal dosages of OTC analgesics for common mild to moderate pain presentations.