Statins: The Most Prescribed Medications by Class

Course overview

Audience The audience for this course is any registered or advanced practice nurse responsible for prescribing or managing patients who may be prescribed opioids for the treatment of pain. Purpose statement Historically, prescribers limited the use of opioids for pain management solely to patients with acute or cancer-related pain. However, recent studies indicate that many types of pain are undertreated. To potentially bridge this therapy gap, the use of opioids for the treatment of nonterminal pain is on the upswing. This course covers the changes in opioid use as well as provides details for the assessment and care of those taking opioids for non-cancer pain.