Caffeine and Anxiety Disorders

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

R. E. Hengsterman MSN, RN

Course Overview

This course aims to explore the complex relationship between caffeine consumption and anxiety disorders, expanding on how caffeine can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety and contribute to anxiety-like states. Designed for healthcare providers, therapists, and anyone interested in the subject, the course will delve into the epidemiology of anxiety disorders, the physiological and psychological effects of caffeine, and guidelines for patient education on this topic.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Overview on Anxiety Disorders
  3. Statistical Evidence and Epidemiology of Anxiety Disorders
  4. Gender Disparities
  5. Age of Onset
  6. Types of Anxiety Disorders
  7. Etiology
  8. Pathophysiology
  9. Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
  10. Common Treatments
  11. Caffeine
  12. Amount of Caffeine
  13. Effects of Caffeine
  14. Caffeine and Anxiety
  15. Caffeine Withdrawal
  16. Alternatives to Caffeine
  17. Patient Education on Caffeine and Anxiety
  18. Conclusion

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 the epidemiological context of anxiety disorders.
  2. Discuss the mechanisms of caffeine’s effects on neurophysiology.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of caffeine on anxiety disorders.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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