Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • How NSAIDs work and their classification.
• Assessment
  • What to consider before prescribing NSAIDs.
• Management
  • An understanding of the adverse effects, risks of prescribing and monitoring.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• The factors that need to be considered when initiating a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
• The contraindications, interactions, adverse effects and other important prescribing information relating to NSAIDs.
• The risk factors for cardiovascular (CV) and renal, and gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects.
• How to manage the risk of CV and renal, and GI adverse effects.
• What monitoring is required for NSAIDs.

Topics covered