Nitric Oxide

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (17 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

1 Jan 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Nitric oxide is a medication used to manage and treat hypoxic respiratory failure or persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns. It is in the miscellaneous respiratory agent class of drugs. Its administration in the clinical scenario as an inhalant (iNO) for adjunctive rescue therapy and improved oxygenation of persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborns (PPHN) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Off labeled, it is used to treat acute bronchiolitis and as rescue therapy in patients with COVID-19 and severe ARDS after other alternatives have failed. This activity describes the indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications for nitric oxide as a valuable agent in treating PPHN. In addition, this activity will highlight the adverse effects, administration, and other key factors pertinent to interprofessional team members in treating neonatal patients with PPHN.

UAN: JA4008195-9999-23-2442-H04-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Explain the importance of monitoring patients receiving inhaled nitric oxide therapy, including daily methemoglobin levels.
  • Summarize the risks associated with initiating inhaled nitric oxide therapy.
  • Identify and describe the appropriate measures needed to prevent adverse drug reactions with nitric oxide.
  • Outline the importance of collaboration and coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance patient care when dosing and monitoring nitric oxide to improve patient outcomes for patients receiving inhaled nitric oxide for persistent respiratory distress.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is designated for 1.50 contact hours for pharmacists.

FL Board of Pharmacy Tripartite, approval #20-608156.

Instructions for Credit

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

Disclaimer

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The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls specifically disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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