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Key Features of Opioid Prescribing, Substance Abuse, and Pain Management CME

  • Price: $39
  • CME Credits: 10.00
  • CME Activity Type: Medical Question Bank
  • Specialty: Addiction Medicine
    • Related specialties: Addiction Medicine, Pain Management

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The opioid epidemic has become a public health issue. Medical professionals must keep up on the latest guidelines and clinical practices to combat the increasing misuse of controlled substances intended for pain management. This online self-assessment CME activity focuses on safe opioid prescribing to strategies on treating substance abuse disorders and managing pain, and will help you meet your state opioid CME requirement. Test your knowledge with more than 250 review questions and cases and earn up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ as you go.

Stated Learning Objectives for the Online Opioid Prescribing, Substance Abuse, and Pain Management CME Activity

Upon completion of this online CME activity, participants should be able to:

  • Perform an assessment of acute and chronic pain by evaluation of symptoms, course of illness, and past medical and psychiatric history
  • Safely and effectively prescribe and administer appropriate analgesic medications, including opioid pain medications, after assessment of the risks and benefits to the patient
  • Utilize adjunctive medications and treatments to alleviate pain and reduce discomfort.
  • Monitor efficacy, side effects, and development of tolerance or dependence to medications used in the management of pain.
  • Recognize signs of misuse or abuse of prescribed medications
  • Understand physiologic changes at the end of life and intervene appropriately to alleviate unpleasant symptoms.

How do I earn Opioid Prescribing, Substance Abuse, and Pain Management CME Credits?

  • Check your Opioid Prescribing state requirements for CME where you practice.
  • Purchase the Opioid Prescribing, Substance Abuse, and Pain Management CME Self-Assessment Activity.
  • Answer questions with at least 70% accuracy (you may correct answers as you go).
  • Redeem and submit the form and evaluation.
  • Print your PDF certificate of completion.
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