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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, but serious adverse event that can quickly become life threatening if not appropriately identified and managed. This session will review common presentations of this disease state, compare and contrast NMS to other similar diseases, review the available drug literature for treatment options, and identify strategies for long term maintenance after resolution of NMS.
Fee
$10.00
CE Hours
1.00
CE Units
0.100
Activity Type
- Knowledge
Accreditation(s)
Participants have 60 days from the start of their program to claim CE credit and verify it has been upload to CPE Monitor. If your program requires the completion of a post test/eval/survey those items MUST be done before that 60 day window closes to receive credit for that program. Statements of credit can be viewed and printed from CPE Monitor. Statements of credit will no longer be printed and mailed to the participant. **No partial individual session credit will be given**
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If paying by check please mail to the address below: 301 Pharmacy Lane, CB# 7574 Beard Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive CE credit, participants must complete the CE attendance form and the online evaluation of the program (instructions to be emailed). Statements of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the program and you have completed any needed requirements. **No partial credit will be available**
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Co-Sponsor(s)
UNC Health System
Objectives
- Discuss the background and pathophysiology of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
- Explain the challenges associated with the processs of diagnosis of NMS
- Review the drug therapy options and associated literature for the treatment of NMS
- Outline appropriate interventions for the long term management of psychiatric diseases after resolution of NMS
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Roxanne McKnight, PharmD
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Activity Number
0046-9999-22-181-H01-P
Release Date:
Sep 15, 2022
Credit Expiration Date:
Sep 15, 2023
CE Hours
1.00