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The online tutorial series with a case reinforces practical application of tools and competencies acquired during the live activity. Each tool is a combination of essentials in clinical practice, links to relevant scientific publications, and printable handout material for reference. Clinical Case following the online tutorials gives the learners an opportunity to earn extra CE credit upon completion.

  1. Differentiating Types of Pain
  2.              
  3. Assessment of Pain
  4.       
  5. Know Your Drugs: Non-Opioids
  6.       
  7. Know Your Drugs: Opioids
  8.       
  9. Minimizing Adverse Effects
  10.       
  11. Clinical Case
  12.       


 

Emily is a 44-year-old woman (Height 5' 6"; Weight: 169 lbs.) with a history of fibromyalgia and migraine with aura. At her most recent visit, she complains of "pain all over"; poor sleep and daytime drowsiness; pain of the shoulder, lower back, buttocks, knee and hip; myalgia; and memory issues. Her social history reveals that she is a non-smoker, a social drinker (about 4-5 drinks per week), and she admits to occasional use of marijuana to help with her migraines. She is married with two teenage children.

A previous CT scan of the head and MRI showed no unusual findings; laboratory results (CBC and CMP) were all within normal limits; an EKG revealed some QTc prolongation.

Her current medication history is as follows:

Drug Strength Dose
Sumatriptan
50 mg PO (2x/month)
Metoclopramide
10 mg PRN (2x/month)
Cyclobenzaprine
10 mg q8h
Pregabalin
75 mg q12h
Trazodone
100 mg qHS
Topiramate
100 mg qHS
Methadone
20 mg q8h
Oxycodone
5 mg q6h PRN
Tramadol
50 mg q6h PRN
Carisoprodol
350 mg PRN

Which of her current medications would concern you most regarding Emily's QTc prolongation?




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