NTI Recorded Session NTI25300

Medical Cannabis: The Risks, Benefits and Implications

Author(s): Andrea J Efre, DNP, APRN, ANP, FNP-C

Contact Hours 1.25

CERP A 1.25

Pharmacology Hours 0.62

Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: Pharmacology

Population: Adult

Role: APRN, Staff

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Activity Summary

Medical cannabis may be useful in symptom control for many acute and chronic diseases, but limited clinical research leaves prescribers to use anecdotal reports and conjecture. Despite centuries-long history, use of the cannabis plant remains controversial. This presentation reviews indications, contraindications, side effects, pharmacokinetics and doses of medical cannabis, and touches upon social, legal, economic, political, financial and health-related implications to its use. Pharmacology content = 50%

Objectives

  • Define the two main cannabinoids: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
  • Identify the effects, adverse effects, indications and pharmacotherapeutics of cannabis.
  • Discuss the key implications of medical cannabis.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.