Presenter(s): Andrew Saxon, MD

Target Audience: This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and the healthcare team. This activity is accredited for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, interprofessional team members, and other health professionals.

Credit Designations Available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit

Module Description: This module reviews the following key data points which are important to primary care providers: 1) the current epidemiologic data on drug-drug interactions between opioids and other medications, 2) possible explanations for increases in drug-drug interactions, 3) physiological and pharmacokinetic basis for adverse drug interactions, and 4) strategies for reducing risk for adverse drug interactions.

Educational Objectives:

• Compare epidemiologic data on drug-drug interactions between opioids and other medications
• Review possible explanations for drug- drug interactions
• Describe physiological and pharmacokinetic basis for adverse drug interactions
• Identify strategies for reducing risk

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2. Click Survey and answer the questions to the best of your ability.
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3. Click Evaluation to complete the final PCSS course evaluation.
   
   

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