At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the increasing prevalence of opioids in drug abuse and drug-related deaths in the United States
2. Distinguish the difference between opiates and opioids
3. Name examples of opioids, both natural and synthetic
4. Identify the primary factor contributing to the rise of opioid abuse in the United States
5. Name the new diagnosis designated to opioid abuse and/or dependence in the DSM V
6. Identify signs of opioid abuse
7. Identify signs of opioid overdose
8. Discuss opioid withdrawal and identify likely signs of this
9. Name the three symptoms signs found in the opioid overdose triad
10. Discuss the initial treatment of an opioid overdose

  Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts

AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. GNA Approved Provider Number is 4003268.

Start Date: 07/14/2022
Expiration Date: 07/14/2025

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support.