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Oral STI Medications

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Course Overview

Oral STI Medications

Author: Sadia A.
MPH, MSN, WHNP-BC

This course is an overview of oral medications used to manage and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Learners will explore the purpose of oral STI medications, common symptoms associated with oral STI medication use, medical implications on quality of life, and oral medication and STI research. This course will also discuss methods of actions associated with these medications and the nurses’ role in oral STI medication education and management.

Course Outline

  • Introduction 
  • Defining Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
  • Defining Oral STI Medications
  • Antibiotic Pharmacokinetics
  • Antiviral Pharmacokinetics
  • Nursing Considerations
  • Upcoming Research
  • Conclusion

    Accreditation Statement

    Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    In this course, we will discuss Oral STI Medications. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

    Course Outcomes

    After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

    1. Describe common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of oral medications used to manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
    2. List alternatives to oral medication used for management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  
    3. Discuss the clinical criteria for prescribing oral STI medications.

    Target Audience

    • Registered Nurses (RN)
    • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
    • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

    Requirement for Completion

    1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
    2. Read and learn all course materials
    3. Complete the course evaluation
    4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

    Accreditations + Approvals

    • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
    • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
    • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
    • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
    • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
    • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
    • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

    Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

    Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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    Course created on: February 16, 2024

    Course Expires on: February 16, 2027

    Course Offering: #352