Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MMALFS
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three common side effects of medications.
Discuss how to respond when a resident experiences a side effect of a medication.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Common Medications and Their Side Effects
Meet Tammie and Sam
Your Role and Responsibilities
Classes of Medications
Analgesics
Anti-Infective Medications
Classes of Medications Organized by Body Systems
Cardiovascular System Medications
Revisiting Sam and Tammie
Respiratory System Medications
Medications for the Skin
Urinary System Medications
Gastrointestinal System Medications
Endocrine System
Nervous System
Review
Summary
Section 3: Responding to Side Effects
Your Role and Responsibilities
Adverse Reactions and Side Effects
Common Mild to Moderate Side Effects
Serious Side Effects
Sam Talks to The Nurse
Communicating Your Concerns
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.