This e-learning module is under review.
The content in the module has not been updated since it was created, and healthcare professionals should use caution and consider content alongside more updated resources and the Summary of Product Characteristics for each medicine. During the period of review, some technical functions may not work.
Opioids are prescribed very widely, mainly for managing pain. This module identifies the most important hazards of opioids and shows how you can anticipate, minimise and manage the risks. Completing the module will take about 2 hours. You will need about 30 minutes to answer the multiple-choice questions and to check your answers against the question feedback. On completing the module, you will be able to:
recognise opioid medicines you come across
list important risks of opioids
outline factors that contribute to the risk of opioids and how the risks can be managed
identify important drug interactions of opioids
list the principles of managing opioid overdose
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