NUR178 - Overview of COPD Medications (1.0 HR)
To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of medications used to treat COPD including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.
Purpose: To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of medications used to treat COPD including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.
Objectives:
- Discuss the different types of medications prescribed to treat COPD and the actions that make them therapeutic.
- Explain the common methods of administration of COPD medications.
- Discuss possible common side effects associated with the different medications used for COPD and the associated precautions recommended to limit the risk of side effects.
- Discuss some of the common devices used for administration of COPD medications and how they are sanitized.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.