Psychotropic Medications
1.0 NAPNAP contact hour, of which 1.0 is Pharmacology and 1.0 Psychopharmacology. This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. This continuing education activity rate is $10 for NAPNAP Members. For non- members, this continuing education activity rate is $20.
An extensive review will provide the participant with up-to-date information about commonly used antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics.
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 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour, of which 1.0 is Pharmacology and 1.0 Psychopharmacology.
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Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
- Describe the basic mechanism of action of commonly used antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics.
- Review pharmacogenetic influences observed in response to adverse effects associated with commonly prescribed psychotropic medications.
Teri Moser Woo, PhD, CPNP-PC, CNL, FAANP
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours