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INTRODUCTION
Dr. Kalikow will give an overview of the medicines used in pediatric psychiatry, particularly the medicines used for ADHD and childhood depression and anxiety.
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 1.75 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 1.75 is pharmacology and 1.75 Psychopharmacology content.
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, please contact the NAPNAP National Office at (877) 662-7627 to request assistance prior to entering any payment information.
Participants are forbidden to reproduce, republish, redistribute, or resell this course in any other form. For copyright-related questions, please email your question to: ce@napnap.org
Copyright 2015 © by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
1. Learn the ways psychiatric medicines are named and classified
2. Learn the use and side effects of the medicines which treat ADHD
3. Learn the uses and side effects of the SSRIs which treat depression & anxiety
Kevin T. Kalikow, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, New York, Medical College, Valhalla, NY
FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Dr. Kalikow has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.75 Contact hours