Naloxone in the Community Setting 2017 Tech CE

Course overview

OBJECTIVES • Recognize common opioid medications and the growing problem with opioid-related overdoses in the United States • Describe the mechanism of action, side effects, and common routes of administration for naloxone • Explain the steps for administration of Narcan® nasal spray and Evzio® auto-injector • Discuss key points of Florida Statute 381.887(3) regarding dispensing naloxone via a standing order • Identify patients that might be a candidate for a naloxone prescription • Outline the five essential steps for first responders in the event of a suspected opioid overdose