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Activity Steps

Description

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Purpose of Activity

To present the available evidence concerning the therapeutic effects of botulinum toxin in chronic pain conditions.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Define botulinum toxin.
  2. Indicate the approved uses of botulinum toxin.
  3. List investigative opportunities for future use of this drug.
  4. Describe both nociceptive and neuropathic disorders for which botulinum toxin treatment has been studied.
Price: $49.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH / 1.5 APH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours.







Test Code: TPM0516
Published: May 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Stephanie Guzman, BS; Erik Helander, MBBS; Amir Elhassan, MD
Specialties: Pain Management