• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  In a podcast-style discussion, Mike Corvino, PharmD, and Cole Swanson, PharmD, explore the management of certain movement disorders, specifically restless leg syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and Tourette's syndrome. These conditions significantly impact the quality of life for affected individuals and are distinct in many ways. Pharmacists and nurses must understand the medication therapies available, the risks and benefits associated with each, and the importance of individualized treatment plans. This session aims to provide healthcare professionals with knowledge and insights that can be integrated into daily medical practice, ensuring better management and support for patients with these movement disorders.

  Access the original podcast here.

   

  
  

  Handouts

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Identify the primary medications treatment options available for these movement disorders

  Discuss patient-specific considerations when selecting an appropriate treatment plan for each movement disorder

  Recognize the pathophysiology of restless leg syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and Tourette's syndrome

  Determine the benefits and risks associated with different classes of medications used to treat restless leg syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and Tourette's syndrome

  Nurse

  Recognize the pathophysiology of restless leg syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and Tourette's syndrome

  Identify the primary medications treatment options available for these movement disorders

  Determine the benefits and risks associated with different classes of medications used to treat restless leg syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, and Tourette's syndrome

  Discuss patient-specific considerations when selecting an appropriate treatment plan for each movement disorder

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1219984

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-24-159-H01-P
  Nurse 0798-0000-24-159-H01-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Coleman  Swanson, PharmD, CDCES Clinical Pharmacist - Neurology, MUSC Specialty Pharmacy Department

  Michael  Corvino, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES Clinical Pharmacist, Fetter Health Care Network

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