GeriPod: Use of Antipsychotics in the Treatment of Older Adults
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Sponsor:
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
POGOe Id:
20432
Posted:
09/28/2009
Updated:
09/28/2009
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Abstract:
This podcast focuses on the side effects, dosing, and efficacy of antipsychotic medications commonly used to treat older adults.
Educational objectives:
What you will learn:
- How antipsychotic medications are used in the treatment of dementia-related behavioral distrubances.
- The FDA indications for the use of antipsychotic medications in the treatment of older patients with psychiatric problems.
- The side effects, dosing and efficacy of atypical antipsychotic medications commonly used to treat older patients.
- The dosing and therapeutic timeline for initiation and continuation of treatment.
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
The New Jersey Geriatric Education Center through the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging (NJISA), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine presents the first “GeriPod” podcast called “Use of Antipsychotics in the Treatment of Older Adults”. For more information on the GeriPod series, please visit the UMDNJ website at http://njisa.umdnj.edu/education/geripods/index2.html .
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Suggested Citation:
Pamela Basehore and Stephen Scheinthal DO, FACN. GeriPod: Use of Antipsychotics in the Treatment of Older Adults. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20432