2017 Pediatric Rx, Module 3- Psychotropic Medications

Introduction:

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.75 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 0.75 is pharmacology and 0.75 related to psychopharmacology .

IMPORTANT: This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. You must be logged in using your NAPNAP Username and Password to be recognized as a Member of NAPNAP. If you are a current member of NAPNAP, and you are being asked to purchase this activity at the Non-Member rate, please contact the NAPNAP National Office at (877) 662-7627 to request assistance prior to entering any payment information.

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Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will comprehend the basic mechanism of action of commonly used antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics
  • Understand pharmacogenetic influences observed in response to and adverse effects associated with commonly prescribed psychotropic medications.
  • Will be familiar with issues around managing or co-managing children and adolescents on antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics. 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 Contact hours
Course opens: 
10/01/2017
Course expires: 
12/02/2019
Cost:
$10.00

Teri Moser Woo, PhD, CPNP-BC, CNL, FAANP: Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing Programs, Pacific Lutheran University; PNP, Pediatric Urgent Care for Woodcreek Pediatrics, Puyallup, Wash.
 

FACULTY DISCLOSURES 

 

Dr. Woo has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Available Credit

  • 0.75 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$10.00
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