1010-16: Sex, Drugs, & Rock n Roll: An Update

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Recorded On: 06/11/2016

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1010-16: Sex, Drugs, & Rock n Roll: An Update

Using case examples, the presenter entices us to learn more about the treatments of sexual dysfunction and drug-induced sexual side effects. Detailed information is given on the PK/PD gender and age differences with psychotropic medications. Highlights of the presentation are discussions around the clinically significant psychotropic drug interactions and how to identify them.

Presenter: Mary Gutierrez, PharmD, BCPP

Disclosures: The presenters and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label uses will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:   135 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Session Objectives:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the four components necessary for good sexual function.
2. Identify drugs that may adversely affect sexual function.
3. List the advantages & disadvantages of the available treatment options for sexual dysfunction.
4. Address questions and cases on psychotropic drugs

Keywords: Pharmacology, Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction, Side Effects, Psychotropic Medications, Drug Interactions

Continuing Nursing Education  
2.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

Originally Presented
APNA 14th Annual Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor
Saturday, June 11, 2016 1:45pm – 3:45pm

Release Date: July 29, 2016
The contact hours for this session expire: September 1, 2019


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