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
• Hypnosis and pain
• Coanalgesics

Assessment & Management
    State Nursing Resources
    Pain Management Resources

• Pain Management Glossary

• Disclosure & Disclaimer

Exam and Evaluation

About the author

References