NUR116 - Antipsychotics & the Elderly (1.0 HR)
The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge of the health care professional of antipsychotic medications and implications of their use in the elderly population.
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge of the health care professional of antipsychotic medications and implications of their use in the elderly population.
Objectives:
- List common antipsychotic medications;
- Describe the potential risks of treatment of dementia in the elderly with antipsychotic medications.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified medication assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.