Adjuvant Analgesics in Cancer Pain Management

Adjuvant Analgesics in Cancer Pain Management David Lussier, Angela G. Huskey, Russell K. Portenoy Oncologist 2004; 9: 571-591 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in symptom management and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Identify the indications for adjuvant analgesics in the treatment of cancer pain. Select an appropriate adjuvant analgesic for the treatment of pain in a specific cancer patient. Know the dosing recommendations, side effects, and drug interactions of the most common adjuvant analgesics. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Activity Information Accreditation CME Instructions For Credit Privacy Statement Hardware/Software Requirements Release Date: Oct. 11, 2004 Most Recent Review: Oct. 11, 2004* Most Recent Update: Oct. 11, 2004 Date Credit Expires: Apr. 10, 2007 Time to Complete: 1 hour Medium: Internet Online *Click here to learn more about our review process.