Antipsychotic Medications

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (147 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

First-generation antipsychotics are dopamine receptor antagonists and are known as typical antipsychotics. Second-generation antipsychotics are serotonin-dopamine antagonists and are also known as atypical antipsychotics. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, safe administration, adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring, and toxicity of antipsychotic medications.


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:

  • Identify the appropriate indications for the various antipsychotic medications.

  • Assess the mechanism of action of both first and second-generation antipsychotics.

  • Evaluate the appropriate follow-up and monitoring of antipsychotic drug therapy.

  • Communicate interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance appropriate clinical outcomes with antipsychotic therapy to treat indicated conditions, leading to optimal patient outcomes.

  • Outline the indications of Antipsychotic Medications

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