From the 2022 Joint Annual
Meeting (recorded 6/29/2022)
Presented by Christopher
Swartz, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM
This presentation will summarize
toxicology and laboratory testing associated with overdoses from common
over-the-counter (OTC) medications found around the home. Medications including
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), acetaminophen, and others will be examined
accordingly. Relevant case studies demonstrating the general utility of the
clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who overdose
from these medications will also be presented.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this presentation,
participants will be able to:
- Identify potentially toxic OTC medications found at home.
- Describe the toxicology associated with common over-the-counter medications.
- Summarize pertinent laboratory testing and results for patients with overdoses caused by common OTC medications.
CE ACCREDITATION
ASCLS is approved as a provider of continuing
education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ®
Program. One (1) P.A.C.E. ® contact hour and one (1) Florida credit hour in the
area of C/U (Chemistry/UA) will be
awarded to participants. ASCLS P.A.C.E.® is accepted by the ASCP/ASCLS/AGT
Board of Certification and all states, including Florida and California, as an
approved provider of continuing education for recertification and licensure.
ASCLS is an approved provider with CE Broker for Florida licensees.
LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION
This Basic-level
program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical, public
health and academic settings.