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Medical Cannabis A Focus on Use in Chronic Pain

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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

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h Pharmacology Component

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Pharmacology Component

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Pharmacology Component

Registered Nurse

1.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1.5h General

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

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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

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