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Pharmacological Management of Neuropathic Pain

Tracking # 20-1311388

$15.99

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • In this course, you will learn the pain characteristics related to neuropathy
  • You will also learn the pathophysiological underlying mechanisms of neuropathic pain.
  • Finally, you will learn the mechanisms of action for commonly used neuropathic pain medications.

Course overview

From minor dental pain to severe polyneuropathies and plexopathies, neuropathic pain (or nerve pain) contributes to a considerable burden of pain management worldwide. Medications are often the to-go choice for treatment, but alternative therapies are also helpful in restoring function and relieving discomfort as well. Treatment focuses on addressing the nerve damage or dysfunction causing the pain. Designed for nurses at all levels, this course gives an in-depth overview of diagnostic screening for neuropathic pain pharmacological treatment options, including antiseizure medications, antidepressants, topical medications, and alternative therapies. The course ends with prescribing guidelines for nurse clinicians and future research recommendations.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board

Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Dermatology Contact Hours

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Pharmacology Component

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Pharmacology Component

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

2h Pharmacology Component

Registered Nurse

2h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Pharmacology Component

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Pharmacology for Autonomous Practice Initial Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Midwife

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Registered Nurse

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

2h Pain & Symptom Management

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Pharmacotherapeutics

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Pharmacotherapeutics

Registered Nurse

2h Pharmacotherapeutics

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Clinical Management of Patients

Registered Nurse

2h Clinical Management of Patients

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

2h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Disclosure statements

Use of Course Content. The courses provided by NCC are based on industry knowledge and input from professional nurses, experts, practitioners, and other individuals and institutions. The information presented in this course is intended solely for the use of healthcare professionals taking this course, for credit, from NCC. The information is designed to assist healthcare professionals, including nurses, in addressing issues associated with healthcare. The information provided in this course is general in nature and is not designed to address any specific situation. This publication in no way absolves facilities of their responsibility for the appropriate orientation of healthcare professionals. Hospitals or other organizations using this publication as a part of their own orientation processes should review the contents of this publication to ensure accuracy and compliance before using this publication. Knowledge, procedures or insight gained from the Student in the course of taking classes provided by NCC may be used at the Student’s discretion during their course of work or otherwise in a professional capacity. The Student understands and agrees that NCC shall not be held liable for any acts, errors, advice or omissions provided by the Student based on knowledge or advice acquired by NCC. The Student is solely responsible for his/her own actions, even if information and/or education was acquired from a NCC course pertaining to that action or actions. By clicking “complete” you are agreeing to these terms of use.

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