Overview

4.5 out of 5 (61 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

24 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2024

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

Akathisia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome that can occur as an adverse effect of antipsychotic medications and manifests as psychomotor restlessness. In recent years, akathisia has additionally been found to occur in certain individuals as an adverse effect of with calcium channel blockers, antiemetics, anti-vertigo drugs, cocaine, and sedatives used in anesthesia. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of akathisia and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the recognition and management of this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the pathophysiologic basis of akathisia.
  • Outline the expected history and physical findings for a patient with akathisia.
  • Identify the treatment options available for akathisia.
  • Explain the interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication for patients with akathisia.
  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Akathisia

Disclosures

StatPearls requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. None of the planners of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is designated for 1.50 ANCC contact hours which includes 0.5 hours of pharmacology.

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

Disclaimer

Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls specifically disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money-back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearlsand and Continuing Education, Inc, reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and Continuing Education, Inc, will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements: Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and Continuing Education are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institutions. 

 

 
 

Reviews

Thomas P. on 3/8/2021

Richard P. on 3/19/2021

JULIE J. on 4/9/2021

paul k. on 6/17/2021

Rebecca B. on 9/3/2021

Derek K. on 9/19/2021

David G. on 9/27/2021

Rebecca C. on 10/6/2021

Sharon H. on 10/13/2021

NONE AT THIS TIME

Okechukwu O. on 12/11/2021

Jeffrey H. on 12/18/2021

Emma P. on 1/24/2022

Jacklyn V. on 2/3/2022

elizabeth d. on 2/21/2022

Charlene N. on 2/24/2022

Cynthia F. on 2/27/2022

Maria R. on 3/8/2022

Ira on 3/22/2022

Ryan E. on 3/23/2022

Katherine T. on 4/4/2022

Samantha B. on 4/11/2022

Christopher N. on 4/28/2022

Deborah V. on 5/12/2022

Jessica K. on 5/22/2022

Lauren I. on 5/31/2022

KAREN B. on 6/9/2022

Thomas J. on 6/22/2022

Robin J. on 6/27/2022

Peter M. on 8/17/2022

Alex N. on 8/30/2022

Michael S. on 9/6/2022

Melanie D. on 9/11/2022

Monica K. on 9/30/2022

Daniel C. on 10/10/2022

Jeannine D. on 10/31/2022

Oula C. on 10/31/2022

Sarah P. on 11/14/2022

Amy l. on 11/25/2022

Jamaica C. on 12/1/2022

Heather K. on 12/4/2022

Kim B. on 12/10/2022

Marlena B. on 12/23/2022

Andrew M. on 12/27/2022

Latoya R. on 1/21/2023

Lisa B. on 1/29/2023

Samantha L. on 1/31/2023

Stephanie F. on 2/6/2023

Kelcy C. on 2/9/2023

Sharon M. on 2/12/2023

Emmanuel E. on 2/14/2023

Susan M. on 4/14/2023

Pamela D. on 4/30/2023

Dr Jagveer S. on 5/5/2023

Gregory P. on 5/7/2023

michael s. on 5/10/2023

Diane M. on 5/13/2023

debora f. on 6/3/2023

Peter M. on 6/4/2023

RYAN U. on 6/18/2023

John P. on 8/12/2023

Brittany n. on 8/8/2023

Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6685 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7951 hours of CE.

6 Month Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE activities in all specialties.

$199 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE activities in all specialties.

$299 per 1 year per user