At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to
Pharmacists

• Describe the pathophysiologic mechanisms of pain including nociceptive, inflammatory, neuropathic, and functional pain, acute, chronic pain or acute exacerbation of chronic pain and their corresponding treatment goals.
• Describe the role of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options in the management of acute and chronic pain.
• Describe the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of nonopioids medications.
• List the indications, common adverse reactions and contraindications of pharmacologic treatment.
• Discuss an analgesic regimen with appropriate patient monitoring.
• Identify regimen adjustments that may be made to meet therapeutic goals in a patient with a complaint of pain.

Pharmacy Technician:

• Describe the pathophysiologic mechanisms of pain including nociceptive, inflammatory, neuropathic, and functional pain, acute, chronic pain or acute exacerbation of chronic pain and their corresponding treatment goals.
• Describe the role of medications in the management of acute and chronic pain.
• Dentify the adverse effects of non-opioids.
• List the indications, common adverse reactions and contraindications of pharmacologic treatment.