Medical Cannabis A Focus on Use in Chronic Pain
Tracking # 20-803152
Course overview
RX/NP: 1. Discuss the rationale for use of the cannabinoids THC and CBD in various chronic pain syndromes. Interpret clinical study results of these compounds for effectiveness in chronic pain. 2. Discuss the impact of Cannabis use on opioid use in patients with chronic, refractory pain. 3. Describe the acute and long-term risks of Cannabis. 4. Review various administration methods for Cannabis and the pharmacokinetic differences among them. RX Technicians: 1. Discuss the rationale for use of the cannabinoids THC and CBD in various chronic pain syndromes. Interpret clinical study results of these compounds for effectiveness in chronic pain. 2. Discuss the impact of Cannabis use on opioid use in patients with chronic, refractory pain. 3. Describe the acute and long-term risks of Cannabis. 4. Review various administration methods for Cannabis and the pharmacokinetic differences among them.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Dr. Franson and Dr. Kim report no financial relationship with the manufacturer(s) or provider(s) of any commercial product(s) or service(s) that appear in this issue