Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ADVRAM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the defining characteristics of various psychotic mental disorders.
Discuss FDA-approved antipsychotics and their indications.
Review potential adverse reactions associated with antipsychotics.
Outline:
Section 1: An Overview of Psychotic Mental Disorders
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Psychotic Disorders
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Pathophysiology
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Antipsychotic Medications
Overview
First Generation Antipsychotics
Typical Antipsychotics: Phenothiazine Derivatives
Other First-Generation Agents
Primary Side Effects
Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Atypical Antipsychotics
Next Generation Antipsychotics
Benefits of Injection
Drug Interactions
Black Box Warning
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Side Effects of Antipsychotics
Primary Adverse Effects
Mechanisms
Neurological Adverse Effects
Neuromotor Adverse Effects
Hyperprolactinemic Adverse Effects
Metabolic Adverse Effects
Cardiovascular Adverse Effects
Anticholinergic Adverse Effects
Hematologic Adverse Effects
Organ Dysfunction
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN CPAN
Nicole Strickland is a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) writer at Relias and a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) with over a decade of experience in nursing and education, specializing in neurology and post-anesthesia care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University. Her passion for instructional design led her to earn a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her role, Nicole integrates her clinical and educational expertise to develop evidence-based, engaging content for healthcare professionals, focusing on translating complex medical information into practical, accessible learning materials.
Subject Matter Expert: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.