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Benzodiazepine Uses and Side Effects
1 hour
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Course
Enhance your knowledge of benzodiazepine uses, risks, and safe prescribing with this 1-credit CME activity. Designed for healthcare professionals, it covers therapeutic uses, side effects, dependency risks, and best practices. CE Broker reporting included.
Course
Benzodiazepine Uses and Side Effects
1.0 Credit / CME HourText
Enhance your knowledge of benzodiazepine uses, risks, and safe prescribing with this 1-credit CME activity. Designed for healthcare professionals, it covers therapeutic uses, side effects, dependency risks, and best practices. CE Broker reporting included.
Nationally & state accredited
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What you'll learn
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Discuss the FDA warnings concerning use of benzodiazepines.
Review the efficacy and safety of the two intranasal benzodiazepines, diazepam (Valtoco) and midazolam (Nayzilam), for acute treatment of seizure clusters
Review the efficacy and safety of remimazolam (Byfavo) for induction and maintenance of sedation for short procedures.
Course description
This course provides 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for license renewal, and this activity will focus on the proper administration of Benzodiazepine and its adverse effects to weigh the risk versus benefit for each patient. It also explains the potential for these drugs to be abused and misused and to cause addiction and physical dependence and provides ways to prevent such occurrences.
Course content
Introduction
Remimazolam (Byfavo) for Short-Term Procedural Sedation
Standard Treatment
The New Drug
Clinical Studies
Adverse Effects
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy and Lactation
Dosage and Administration
Intranasal Diazepam (Valtoco) and Midazolam (Nayzilam) for Seizure Clusters
Seizure Clusters
Adverse Effects
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy and Lactation
Dosage and Administration
In Brief: New Benzodiazepine Warnings
Conclusion
References
Course details
Release Date09/05/2022
Expiration Date05/30/2026
Review Date05/31/2025
CE Broker ID20-926185
ACCME Activity Number202334776
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
PsychologistPodiatric Temporary ResidencyPodiatric Medical Radiological TechniciansCertified Respiratory TherapistOsteopathic Area of Critical NeedAdvanced Practice Nurse PrescribersPharmacistMedical DoctorCertified Nurse MidwifeMidwifeLicensed MidwifeNursing Assistive PersonnelMedical Nucleaur Radiological PhysicistTherapeutic Radiological PhysicistRegistered Respiratory TherapistCertified Nurse AidesDoctor of OsteopathyDoctor of Osteopathic MedicineOsteopathic Faculty CertificateRegistered Nurse PractitionerAdvanced Practice NursesCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPsychiatric NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseNurse PractitionerRegistered NursePodiatric PhysicianLicensed Nursing AssistantPhysician AssistantAdvanced Practice Registered NursePublic Health NurseOsteopathic PhysicianMedical PhysicistRespiratory TherapistOsteopathic Resident RegistrationRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareRespiratory Care PractitionerRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CarePodiatristPharmacy TechnicianMedical Health PhysicistDiagnostic Radiological Physicist
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for podiatric professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Benzodiazepine Uses and Side Effects", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Podiatric Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician - Medical Letter. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Psychologist, Podiatric Temporary Residency, Podiatric Medical Radiological Technicians, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Osteopathic Area of Critical Need, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Certified Nurse Midwife, Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Medical Nucleaur Radiological Physicist, Therapeutic Radiological Physicist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Nurse Aides, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Faculty Certificate, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Podiatric Physician, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Osteopathic Physician, Medical Physicist, Respiratory Therapist, Osteopathic Resident Registration, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Podiatrist, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Health Physicist, Diagnostic Radiological Physicist. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Content Expert and Faculty
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Jean-Marie Pflomm, PharmD – Reviewer (The Medical Letter)
Beth Ryan Townsend, CHCP – Reviewer (Continuing Education Company)
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also 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 correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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