Don't Get "Psyched Out" by Psych Meds - Live Webinar on August 11, 2025 10AM EST
Learn about medications for geriatric psychiatric needs, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder pathophysiology. Understand how medications address psychosis and the special considerations for elderly patients.
About this webinar
This activity presents an overview of medications that address the psychiatric needs of the geriatric population. It presents the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and shows how medications address psychosis. However, the elderly is at risk of increased antipsychotic sensitivity. As such, special drug considerations are made when prescribing and administering antipsychotics and mood stabilizers to older adults.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Describe the prevalence and pathophysiology of schizophrenia
Identify the side effect profiles of first-generation antipsychotics among the elderly
Discuss the role of second-generation antipsychotics
Compare the effects of different mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar disorder
Pharmacy Technician, Nurse, and Dentist Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Describe the prevalence and pathophysiology of schizophrenia
Review the mechanism of action of first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics
Identify the side effects to watch out for in elderly patients taking antipsychotics
Determine the drug considerations to be made for mood stabilizers
