Over-the-Counter Drugs to Avoid in Older Adults with Kidney Impairment

Over-the-Counter Drugs to Avoid in Older Adults with Kidney Impairment


Identification: nnj_so_16A2
Volume: Vol. 43, No. 5
Credits (Post Test and/or Evaluation Required)
Available until 08/31/2018
  • 1.40 - CH


Contact hours available until 10/31/2018.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

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Paula Dutka MSN, RN, CNN, disclosed that she is a coordinator of Clinical Trials for the following sponsors: Amgen, Rockwell Medical, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Akebia Therapeutics, and Dynavax Technologies.

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This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor, and Sally Russell, MN, CMSRN, CPP ANNA Education Director.

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American Nephrology Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

This CNE article meets the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission’s (NNCC’s) continuing nursing education requirements for certification and recertification.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to educate nurses and older adults about over-the-counter (OTC) products that may need to be avoided or dose-reduced in patients at risk for or who already have impaired kidney function.


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Expired On: Aug 31, 2018