OVERVIEW

Iatrogenesis: Prescription Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders is organized by Global Academy for Medical Education, LLC.

Original Release Date: November 20, 2019
Expiration Date: November 20, 2020

Who should attend?
This activity is intended for general, neuropsychiatrists, pediatric and geriatric psychiatrists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychologists, social workers, other mental health professionals, and primary care clinicians involved in managing patients with psychiatric disorders.

How CME credits can be earned from Iatrogenesis: Prescription Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders CME webcast?

Accreditation:
This CME webcast has been advocated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

What is the significance of Iatrogenesis: Prescription Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders CME webcast?

Course Overview:
A psychiatric diagnosis can only be made after determining that the symptoms are due neither to a general medical condition nor to the use of a prescription or recreational drug. Many medical conditions may produce psychiatric symptoms, including endocrine, neurologic, and oncologic diseases, as well as vitamin deficiencies and infections. Many forms of drugs can induce symptoms of depression, anxiety, mania, and psychosis. Symptoms usually appear soon after drug initiation and are usually related to high doses, polypharmacy, rapid titration, narrow therapeutic index, and stressful situations. Clinicians will benefit from this program which reviews the many drugs and conditions that may cause psychiatric symptoms.

What are the objectives of Iatrogenesis: Prescription Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders CME webcast?

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of CME webcast, participants should be better able to:
• Identify the general medical conditions that can generate psychiatric disorders
• Explain the various psychiatric disorders that may occur with various prescription medications
• Interpret the prescription drugs associated with unwanted psychiatric symptoms

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.