PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY UPDATE
Broadcast Date: March 14, 2007
Length: 2 Hours
Course Code: A014
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Presenters:
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Tanya
Fabian, PharmD, PhD
Directory of Pharmacy
Research and Pharmacy Services
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
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Program Description:
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This program will provide an update on commonly prescribed psychotropic
medications for adults and children with mental illness. The program will
review the indications, adverse drug reactions, important drug interactions,
dosing and administration of these agents. In addition, counseling for
individuals with mental illness and their families regarding medications
will be discussed.
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Educational Objectives:
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At the conclusion of the program,
participants should be able to:
1. Identify the various classes of
psychopharmacologic agents presently being used
2. Monitor individuals with mental illness for the desired
therapeutic outcome and for the potential occurrence of adverse
effects from the drugs
3. Provide individuals with mental illness and their families with
the appropriate information and counseling regarding these new
medications
4. Develop an understanding of the economic implications associated
with the use of these new drugs
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Target Audience:
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Clinical and research
professionals, students, and trainees as well as interested family members
and individuals with mental illness.
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