Amphetamine Toxicity

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (74 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

1 Jan 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2024

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Amphetamine abuse is widespread, and overdose is associated with significant and negative impacts on the cardiovascular and neurological systems. Patients may present with psychiatric and medical problems that may include seizures, arrhythmias, and psychosis. These patients need aggressive supportive care in a quiet environment with close monitoring. This activity examines when amphetamine toxicity should be considered on differential diagnosis and how to properly evaluate for it. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for affected patients.

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:

  • Identify the epidemiology of amphetamine toxicity.
  • Describe history and physical exam findings that may be present in patients with amphetamine toxicity.
  • Outline the treatment and management options available for amphetamine toxicity,
  • Explain the need for a well-integrated, interprofessional team approach to improve care for patients with amphetamine toxicity.
  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Amphetamine Toxicity

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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.

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Studying for CARN. Taking StatPearls quizzes to prepare. Find that many questions are diagnostic and treatment based and wonder if those are actually more suited for CARN-AP which is for a Nurse Practitioner.

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