Schedule II Controlled Substances and Risks of Addiction

Contact Hours: 3

Pharmacology Hours: 3

Author(s):

Janice Tazbir MSN, RN

Course Overview

The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles regarding Schedule II drugs will be discussed, as well as the ethical and legal requirements associated with their use. APRNs will gain a better understanding of the components that are needed when prescribing these medications.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Recent History of Pain in the United States
  3. Pain
  4. Types of Pain by Origin
  5. Pain Classifications
  6. 2022 CDC Guidelines for the Prescription of Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain
  7. Four Key Issues Addressed By the Guidelines
  8. Non-pharmacological Treatments for Pain
  9. Non-schedule II-Controlled Medications for Pain
  10. Controlled Substance Act
  11. Schedule II/IIN Controlled Substances
  12. Schedule III/IIIN Controlled Substances
  13. Schedule V Controlled Substances
  14. Assessing the Effectiveness of Opioids
  15. Steps for Prescribing
  16. Patient Communication and Education
  17. Risk Factors for Opioid Misuse
  18. Diversion
  19. Opioid Use Disorder
  20. Tapering and Discontinuing Opioid Therapy
  21. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

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

  1. Discuss pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of Schedule II medications.
  2. Identify safe prescribing practices for opioid medications.
  3. Describe signs of opioid misuse and use disorder

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirements 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

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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