Tramadol

Subject areas

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

Disclosure statements

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses.

 

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2.5 hours at completion of the activity. Pharmacology content is 2.5 hours.

 

Statement of Learning Need

Although tramadol is considered a weak opioid, it can lead to significant sedation and other physical side effects. Patients with comorbid diseases, such as hepatic and renal failure, may need dosing adjustments as well as close monitoring. Tramadol has helpful analgesic properties, however clinicians need to remember that it has other actions, such as serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibition that can lead to a serious side effect of serotonin syndrome.

Course Purpose

To inform health clinicians of the indications, uses, contraindications and potential side effects of tramadol.

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.

 

Disclosures

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Kellie Wilson, PharmD, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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