OVERVIEW

Atypical Antipsychotics Summary is organized by CEUfast, Inc.. This course has been approved for a maximum of 2 Contact Hours including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours.

Last Updated: 6/14/2023
This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Saturday, May 31, 2025

Outcomes
92% of participants will be able to identify the uses, forms, and possible adverse effects of atypical antipsychotic medications.

Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the labeled uses of atypical antipsychotics.
  • Analyze the adverse effects that can result from taking atypical antipsychotics.
  • Identify the rationale for utilizing long-acting injectable forms of atypical antipsychotics.
  • Describe the body’s reaction to the abrupt discontinuation of atypical antipsychotics.
  • Explain the monitoring that must be considered when caring for a patient prescribed atypical antipsychotics.
Credits

Nationally Accredited
CEUFast, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. ANCC Provider number #P0274. 

  • 2 Contact Hour
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Nursing

    SPECIALITIES

    Clinical Pharmacology

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