Table Of Contents
Title Page
How to Take this Course
Course Objectives
Target Audience
• Introduction
• What is Pain
		Nociceptive pain
		Neuropathic pain
• Types of Analgesic Drugs
• Nonopioid Analgesics
		NSAIDS
		Acetaminophen
		Aspirin
		FDA COX Advisory
• CDC Opioid Guidelines
• Opioid Analgesics
		Opioid Addiction, Tolerance & Dependency
		Routes of Opioid Administration
		Preventing & Treating Opioid Side Effects
		Nursing Considerations
• Coanalgesics
• Hypnosis and pain
Assessment & Management
		State Nursing Resources
		Pain Management Resources
• Pain Management Glossary
• Disclosure & Disclaimer
Exam and Evaluation
About the author
References