PLE Naloxone for the reversal of opioid overdose
PLE Naloxone for the reversal of opioid overdose Heading link
Authors:
Brianna McQuade, PharmD, BCACP, MHPE
Clinical Pharmacist
Family Practice/Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health
Mile Square Health Center
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives Heading link
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the impact of the opioid epidemic through unintentional overdose and opioid use disorder (OUD)
- Review the key drug parameters of naloxone and its role in reducing mortality in opioid overdose
- Discuss appropriate patient education and administration of naloxone
Activity Information Heading link
| Number of Credits Hours | 1.0 contact hour | Fee: | $35.00 |
| Release Date: | August 3, 2022 | Expiration Date: | August 31, 2024 |