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Comprehensive Management of Psychiatric Medication Overdose

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Activity Dates: 04/09/2024 - 04/09/2027

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Session Time and Location

The live session is complete.

Target Audience

If you are a pharmacist, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional involved in the comprehensive medication management of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, we invite you to participate in this online course.

Session Summary

The incidence of intentional drug overdoses involving antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other psychiatric medications is on the rise in certain patient populations. It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the distinct toxidromes associated with medication classes and specific agents for effective identification and management of overdose. Unfortunately, there is a lack of guidance regarding the reintroduction of these medications following intentional overdoses, leaving clinicians unsure of the best approach. By the end of this presentation, participants will learn how to identify potential toxidromes associated with psychiatric medications, effectively manage overdose situations, and make informed decisions on the reintroduction of these medications post-overdose.

Consider making this session part of your BPS Continuing Professional Development plan! Please refer to the BPS Psychiatric Pharmacy Content Outline to see how this activity may align.

Course Requirements

To receive ACPE credit for this session, you must:

  • Sign in (or create a FREE account).
  • Register for this course.
  • Review the full content of the activity and reflect upon its teachings.
  • Complete the post-test at the end of the activity no later than the closing activity date.
  • Complete the evaluation at the end of the activity.
  • If necessary, complete the post-test retest no later than the closing activity date.
  • Receive a passing grade (70%).
  • Provide the necessary details in your profile to ensure correct reporting by AAPP to CPE Monitor.

Upon successful completion, ACPE credit is reported within 24 hours to CPE Monitor although transcripts can be retrieved by participants online in their ACPE Transcript.

Faculty Information and Disclosures

Nena Bowman, PharmD, DABAT

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Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the role of the pharmacist in managing common psychiatric medication overdoses.
  2. Discuss key resources to help manage a psychiatric medication overdose.
  3. Identify presenting signs and symptoms in patients who overdose on psychiatric medications.
  4. Determine the appropriate timing for reintroduction of psychiatric medications post overdose based on patient and medication specific factors.

Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures

Activity Dates: 04/09/2024 - 04/09/2027
ACPE Contact Hours: 1
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-24-027-H01-P (Knowledge)
Nursing Credit Reminder: Note that ACPE credit is accepted for certification renewal.

ACPEThe American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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