Antipsychotics for the Non-Psychiatric Pharmacist: Across the Ages

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Planned in cooperation with the ASHP Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Activity #: 204-000-12-213-L01P
Level of Content: Intermediate
1.00 Contact Hours / Knowledge-based
Program Chair: Ericka L. Breden, PharmD, BCPP

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize and evaluate adverse events of antipsychotics in children and elderly admitted to a non-psychiatric floor.
• Manage adverse events of antipsychotics in special populations.
• Discuss appropriate indications for antipsychotics in pediatric patients.
• Explain the CMS statement regarding over-utilization of antipsychotics in the long-term care setting and efforts to improve dementia care.