Atypical Antipsychotic Agents

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

In recent years, the atypical antipsychotics or second-generation antipsychotics have become the drugs of choice for acute psychoses. They are “atypical” as they are differentiated from “conventional” or first-generation antipsychotics based on their clinical profile. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, safe administration, adverse effects, contraindications, toxicology, and monitoring of atypical antipsychotics in psychosis management.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Summarize the indications for using atypical antipsychotic agents.
  • Identify the mechanism of action of the atypical antipsychotic class of drugs.
  • Review the adverse event and interaction profile for atypical antipsychotics.
  • Explain interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance appropriate clinical outcomes with atypical antipsychotics leading to optimal patient outcomes.

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