{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Prevalence of and Factors Related to Prescription Opioids, Benzodiazepines, and Hypnotics among Medicare Home Health Recipients
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Purpose of Activity
To present the details of a study done to determine the frequency of and the factors related to the use of opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics among a large sample of older adults entering home health services.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Identify factors associated with the use of these prescription medications in this population.
- Recognize the prevalence and burden of the use of opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics among older adults receiving home health care.
Disclosures
The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Price:
$17.95
Credits:
- ANCC 1.5 CH
- 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, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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Test Code: HHCN0617
Published: Jun 2017
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
Home Healthcare Now
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)