Disulfiram is an FDA-approved medication for alcohol dependence. This activity discusses disulfiram’s use as an intervention for both short and long-term management of alcohol dependency in motivated individuals. Participants will explore its mechanism of action, adverse event profile, contraindications, pharmacology, monitoring protocols, and pertinent drug interactions, facilitating a comprehensive understanding among healthcare team members. This knowledge equips professionals to tailor treatment strategies to individual patient needs, fostering informed decision-making while mitigating potential adverse effects. By focusing on the pharmacological intricacies of disulfiram, healthcare providers gain the knowledge to administer personalized care, thereby aiding patients on their journey to sobriety.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/20621
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 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, Forensic Pathology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine