Antidotes

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (19 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Overdoses and accidental ingestions or exposures are common throughout the world. With more than 2.4 million toxic exposures each year, poisoning is the second most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality in the United States. In the United States in 2015 antidotes for various overdoses were used 184,742 times. While for many overdoses and intoxications the treatment involves supportive care and treatment of the sequelae there are specific antidotes available for a variety of substances. Identifying the ingestion and prompt administration of the correct antidote can prevent significant morbidity and mortality for many patients. This activity will focus on updating the health team on sixteen of the most common overdose presentations and their corresponding antidotes. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of common overdoses, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients that have experienced an overdose.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the evaluation of a patient with hydrofluoric acid exposure.
  • Identify the presentation of a patient with organophosphate exposure.
  • Review the clinical manifestations of iron overdose.
  • Outline the importance of how collaboration and coordination among the interprofessional team can enhance patient care when a patient presents with an overdose.

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

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Method of Participation and Credit

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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Reviews

Deborah Z. on 3/1/2021

Nancy N. on 9/29/2021

Bridgette H. on 6/6/2022

Amanda C. on 11/4/2022

Natalie p. on 1/2/2023

Yevgeny S. on 5/4/2023

Maili N. on 7/5/2023

Emily V. on 10/1/2023

Lazo K. on 12/2/2023

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Julia B. on 3/1/2024

Farzan M. on 3/28/2024

larry N. on 3/29/2024

larry m. on 5/11/2024

David C. on 5/30/2024

A chart of drugs and antidotes with this presentation would have been nice.

Jeremiah J. on 5/30/2024

ishvar p. on 6/5/2024

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