Antipsychotic Prescribing

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Overview of Psychosis 
3. Types of Antipsychotics 
4. How Do Antipsychotics Work on the Brain? 
5. Pharmacokinetics of First-Generation Antipsychotics 
   1. Mechanism of action 
   2. Side effects 
   3. Warnings 
   4. Alternatives 
6. Adverse Effects of First-Generation Antipsychotics 
7. Pharmacokinetics of Second-Generation Antipsychotics 
   1. Mechanism of action 
   2. Side effects 
   3. Warnings 
   4. Alternatives 
8. Adverse Effects of Second-Generation Antipsychotics 
9. Psychosocial Treatment & Cognitive Remediation 
10. Research 
11. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Antipsychotic Prescribing. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Recognize how antipsychotics affect the brain and central nervous system. 
2. Explain the mechanism of action of first- and second-generation antipsychotics. 
3. Review the importance of holistic care when weighing the risks and benefits in prescribing antipsychotic medications. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.