Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 3 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a brief overview of side effects, adverse effects, and allergic reactions, and the differences between them, while also discussing nursing considerations to mitigate complications of adverse effects and allergic reactions.
Overview
For healthcare providers, recognizing and differentiating between side effects, adverse effects, and allergic reactions is a crucial skill when treating individuals who may experience various forms of reactions to medical interventions. This course examines side effects and adverse reactions and side effects, their physiological effects, symptoms, and treatment options. This course also discusses critical nursing considerations and the importance of patient education in mitigating the complications of adverse effects and allergic reactions.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Define side effects, adverse effects, and allergic reactions.
- Differentiate between side effects, adverse effects, and allergic reactions.
- Recognize common treatment options for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
- Understand the physiological response to an allergen.
- Review nursing considerations for side effects, adverse effects, and allergic reactions.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
