Don’t Get “Psyched Out” by Psych Meds! Webcast is organized by AchieveCE.

Activity Release Date: November 8, 2021
Activity Expiration Date: November 8, 2024

Activity Overview:
This activity presents an overview of medications that address the psychiatric needs of the geriatric population. It presents the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and shows how medications address psychosis. However, the elderly is at risk of increased antipsychotic sensitivity. As such, special drug considerations are made when prescribing and administering antipsychotics and mood stabilizers to older adults.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
• Describe the prevalence and pathophysiology of schizophrenia
• Identify the side effect profiles of first-generation antipsychotics among the elderly
• Discuss the role of second-generation antipsychotics
• Compare the effects of different mood stabilizers in the treatment of a bipolar disorder

Pharmacy Technician and Nurse Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
• Describe the prevalence and pathophysiology of schizophrenia
• Review the mechanism of action of first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics
• Identify the side effects to watch out for in elderly patients taking antipsychotics
• Determine the drug considerations to be made for mood stabilizers