Diphenhydramine Use in ESRD

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Diphenhydramine 
3. Pharmacology and Purpose 
4. Risks and Benefits 
5. End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) 
6. Pathology and Complications 
7. Indications for Diphenhydramine Use 
8. Implications of ESRD and Diphenhydramine Use 
9. Nursing Considerations 
10. Client Education 
11. 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 Diphenhydramine Use in ESRD.  It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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 purpose of diphenhydramine. 
2. Discuss the implications of end stage renal disease (ESRD). 
3. List precautions for clients with ESRD taking diphenhydramine. 
4. List indications for diphenhydramine in clients with ESRD. 
5. Review alternatives to diphenhydramine medication use. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

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

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.