This educational activity focuses on bismuth subsalicylate’s applications in managing gastrointestinal discomfort and traveler’s diarrhea. The drug’s mechanism of action, potential adverse reactions, and contraindications will be discussed. By also exploring bismuth subsalicylate’s pharmacokinetics, optimal administration methods, and necessary monitoring protocols, this program aims to enhance professionals’ proficiency in clinical toxicology related to the medication. The goal of this program is to furnish healthcare professionals with the requisite expertise to administer bismuth subsalicylate optimally. By providing evidence-based information, this discussion facilitates informed decision-making, enabling practitioners to tailor treatment strategies to individual patient needs. By understanding bismuth subsalicylate’s intricacies, healthcare professionals can mitigate adverse reactions, optimize dosages, and deliver precise, safe, and individualized care.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/112520
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Chemical Pathology, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases