Corticosteroid Therapy

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. The Immune System 
3. Corticosteroids: The Basics 
4. Corticosteroids Pharmacology 
   1. Indications 
   2. Mechanisms of Action and Pharmacokinetics 
   3. Contraindications and Precautions 
   4. Adverse Effects and Black Box Warnings 
   5. Drug Interactions 
5. Guidelines on Corticosteroid Use 
6. Patient Teaching 
7. Future Implications 
8. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Corticosteroid Therapy. It will take the average learner 150 minutes to complete and awards 2.5 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe the effect that corticosteroids have on the immune system. 
2. List at least three adverse effects of corticosteroids. 
3. Summarize teaching points for patients who are prescribed corticosteroids. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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