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(CME 1) Mastering Major Depressive Disorder Psychopharmacology

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  • Total Credits: 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
  • CME EXPIRED on: September 1, 2025.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Evaluate the pharmacological mechanisms and clinical efficacy of various antidepressants used in treating Major Depressive Disorder.
  2. Apply evidence-based strategies to optimize antidepressant selection and dosing, tailored to individual patient profiles. 
  3. Integrate adjunctive treatment options to enhance therapeutic outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant depression.
  4. Differentiate between various antidepressants in terms of their pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and side effect profiles.

(CME 2) Guide to Understanding & Managing Schizophrenia

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  • Total Credits: 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
  • CME Expired on: September 28, 2025.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Compare and evaluate the efficacy, dosing, and side effects of 32 antipsychotics in the treatment of acute multi-episode schizophrenia.
  2. Implement evidence-based strategies for the management of clozapine-resistant schizophrenia and develop protocols for managing missed doses of clozapine.
  3. Assess and mitigate the risks associated with antipsychotic use, particularly the risk of pneumonia.
  4. Differentiate the effectiveness of various antipsychotic formulations, including Aripiprazole versus Brexpiprazole and topical versus sublingual Asenapine.
  5. Integrate psychological interventions for treating auditory hallucinations alongside pharmacological therapies.
  6. Understand the impact of schizophrenia’s progression with age on long-term management strategies.
  7. Recognize the implications of adolescent cannabis use on the risk of developing schizophrenia.
  8. Stay updated on the latest research regarding the glutamatergic synapse in schizophrenia.

(CME 3) Comprehensive Approaches for Managing Adverse Events with Psychopharmacology

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  • Total Credits: 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
  • CME Expired on: October 26, 2025.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify and manage common adverse effects associated with antipsychotics, Mood Stabilizers and Antidepressants.
  2. Develop targeted treatment plans for specific adverse events of antipsychotics like Clozapine and Mood Stabilizers like Lithium.
  3. Evaluate the comparative efficacy of VMAT-2 inhibitors for tardive dyskinesia management to optimize patient outcomes.
  4. Assess the relationship between antipsychotic use and breast cancer risk to guide safer long-term treatment planning.
  5. Recognize and address antidepressant-induced adverse effects, such as bruxism, excessive sweating, and other condition-specific risks, to improve patient comfort and adherence to treatment.