The session reviews recent developments in drug treatment of psychiatric and behavioral symptoms in the older adult population. Pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and assessing efficacy are reviewed. The special vulnerability of older adult patients to pharmacologic agents is emphasized.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 3/8/2027.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will be able to identify recent developments in the pharmacological treatment of older adults with psychiatric and behavioral symptoms related to neurocognitive disorders.

J. Scott Anderson MD

Program Director, TriStar Centennial Psychiatric Residency

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