GABA Receptor Positive Allosteric Modulators

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (11 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

28 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

GABA receptor-positive allosteric modulators, encompassing benzodiazepines and barbiturates, are pivotal in addressing diverse medical conditions such as seizures, anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, sedation, and muscle spasms. This educational initiative is tailored for the multidisciplinary healthcare team caring for patients with these conditions. The program meticulously explores the indications, mechanisms of action, and contraindications of GABA-positive allosteric modulators, shedding light on their specific roles in seizure control, anxiolysis, alleviation of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, sedation induction, and mitigation of muscle spasms.

Participants in this educational activity acquire an enhanced understanding of the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of GABA-positive allosteric modulators, encompassing potential off-label applications, dosing strategies, monitoring parameters, and pertinent drug interactions. The aim is to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge required to make informed decisions, ensure judicious prescribing practices, and optimize patient care in the management of seizures, anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal, sedation, and muscle spasms, among other related conditions. The content provides an in-depth exploration of the mechanism of action and adverse event profile, facilitating the enhancement of clinical expertise in utilizing these medications.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the suitable clinical scenarios and patient profiles where GABA-positive allosteric modulators are appropriate for managing conditions such as seizures, anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, sedation, and muscle spasms.

  • Screen and conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify individuals who might benefit from GABA-positive allosteric modulators, considering their medical history and potential interactions with other medications.

  • Select the most suitable GABA-positive allosteric modulator based on patient-specific characteristics and the nature of the condition being treated.

  • Implement strategies within an interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate care plans, share information, and ensure comprehensive patient management using GABA-positive allosteric modulators.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

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