Psychotropic Medication
Course overview
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Certification included
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Level: Registered Nurses
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Study time: 45 minutes
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Video time: 30 mins
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Assessment: 75% pass mark
Course overview
Psychotropic medication can be prescribed for older people to treat certain conditions. However, there are risks associated with their use.
This course explains what psychotropic medications are, when and why they are used and the monitoring requirements when they are prescribed.
This course explains what psychotropic medications are, when and why they are used and the monitoring requirements when they are prescribed.
Course Information
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define what psychotropic medication are,
- Explain when and why psychotropics are used
- Identify the monitoring requirements when psychotropics are prescribed.