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Support for this activity has been made possible through an educational grant from Eisai. Release date: November 30, 2015 Expiration date: July 30, 2016 Estimated time to complete: 0.5 hr. Activity URL: www.academycme.org Activity Description Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV): Strategies for Optimizing Oncology Nursing Care is a free, case-based, online activity designed to improve the knowledge and competence of oncology nursing professionals who care for patients with or who are at risk of developing chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). As the etiology of CINV has been better defined, advances have been made in prevention and management of this common side effect. While new agents have expanded treatment options, novel agents are still needed, especially in the areas of delayed, breakthrough, and refractory symptoms, the management of nausea, and the treatment of patients who receive multiday chemotherapy. Some of these issues may be addressed by implementing new dosing strategies and regimens using currently available agents. Education is needed to increase awareness that the problem of CINV continues in many patients and to improve knowledge about available treatments and guidelines and how to apply them. Activity Faculty
Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of oncology nurses and nurse practitioners. Other healthcare professionals may also participate Learning Objectives After completing this activity, learners should be better able to:
Accreditation and Credit Designation
Nurses American Academy of CME, Inc., designates this educational activity for 0.5 contact hours. (0.5 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours)
Disclosure Statement Faculty
Planning Committee This presentation discusses non FDA approved use of glucocorticoids, metoclopramide, olanzapine, lorazepam, alprazolam, midazolam, prochlorperazine, and haloperidol for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty, and do not represent those of Academy, or American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is intended as a supplement to existing knowledge, published information, and practice guidelines. Learners should appraise the information presented critically, and draw conclusions only after careful consideration of all available scientific information.
Method of Participation Hardware/Software Requirements This program should be viewed at a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher using current versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. A high-speed Internet connection is recommended. You must have the Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher installed on your computer in order to view this program. If you do not have the Adobe Flash Player, you can download this free plug-in from Adobe.com. Privacy For more information about the American Academy of CME, Inc. privacy policy, please access http://www.academycme.org/privacy.htm. Contact For any questions, please contact: CEServices@academycme.org Copyright © 2015. This CNE-certified activity is held as copyrighted © by American Academy of CME, Inc. Through this notice, the Academy grants permission of its use for educational purposes only. These materials may not be used, in whole or in part, for any commercial purposes without prior permission in writing from the copyright owner(s).
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