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Do You Know Your NOACs? Let’s Review the Novel Oral Anticoagulants

Learn about the new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) like apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban. Understand their mechanisms, uses, and differences compared to warfarin for better patient care.

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About this course

When it comes to oral anticoagulants, warfarin is no longer the only game in town. The past decade has brought new oral anticoagulant therapy with novel mechanisms of action. Whether practicing in a health system or community setting, understanding the uses, new mechanisms of action, and differences between these new agents is crucial to exceptional patient care. This activity will review the four novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs): apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban, and will discuss their mechanism of action, indications, dosing, adverse effects and drug interactions. The activity will include a review of the anticoagulation cascade with a focus on the place of each drug in the cascade and how they differ from warfarin. Other discussions will include the role of NOACs in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism based on current CHEST guidelines as well as those developed by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and European Society of Cardiology. Lastly, the activity will present various counseling points, precautions, and boxed warnings pertinent to patient care.

Release Date:05/02/2021
Expiration Date:05/02/2024
Universal Activity Number (UAN)0657-0000-21-013-H01-P 0657-0000-21-013-H01-T
CE Broker ID20-799359
Category:Hematology
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Target Audience:Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Certified Nurse Aides, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Advanced Practice Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurse, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Nursing Home Administrator, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
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Course Accreditation

This course is approved for the following professions. You can get more details on each profession by clicking on it.

AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  • Michigan Board of Pharmacy

  • Florida Board of Pharmacy

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Requirements

Passing Grade

Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.1+
  • iOS 10+
  • Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
  • Broadband Internet Connection: T1
  • Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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