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Activity Steps

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Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category B credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on drugs that may cause constipation and how to prevent or reduce medication induced constipation (MIC).

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Recognize the etiology and prevention of MIC and examples of drugs that have the potential to induce constipation.
  2. Identify features of laxatives and peripherally acting mu opioid receptor antagonists (PAMORAs).

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $15.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH / 1.0 APH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development 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 Professional Development 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.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours.







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Test Code: ON0518D
Published: May/Jun 2018
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Orthopaedic Nursing
Required Passing Score: 14/19 (73%)
Authors: Beatrice B. Turkoski, PhD, RN
Categories: Drug Therapy , Gastrointestinal , Orthopaedics
Specialties: Orthopaedics
Topics: Advanced Pharmacology Hours , Constipation