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

Description du cours

Détails du cours

Date d'expiration : 2018-03-14

Métiers: Médecin

Faculté

Accréditation

Objectif(s) d'apprentissage

After completion of the program, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the types of OTC analgesics and where they fit in the armamentarium to treat mild to moderate pain;
  2. Explain the benefits and risks/potential harms of using acetaminophen and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for mild to moderate pain;
  3. Summarize the considerations when selecting analgesics in patients with underlying medical and /or co-morbid conditions;
  4. Discuss optimal dosages of OTC analgesics for common mild to moderate pain presentations.