OCD
Genoa Neuropsychiatric Pharmacy Learning Module: Anxiety Disorders (OCD/GAD, PTSD, Panic)
At the end of this program, the participant should be able to:
- Evaluate whether the patient meets DSM-IV-TR criteria for an anxiety disorder [generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)] given a case example.
- Interpret common rating scales in the evaluation and management of anxiety disorders.
- Distinguish differences in pharmacology, kinetics, efficacy, dosing, adverse effects, and drug interactions of benzodiazepines in the management of anxiety disorders.
- Compare the efficacy, dosing, and adverse effects of the serotonergic antidepressants, and the role of antipsychotics in the management of anxiety disorders.
- Evaluate whether patient and professional education is optimal to facilitate safe and effective drug therapy for anxiety disorders. (DII)
- Using practice guidelines, develop a pharmacotherapy plan, including dosing and duration of therapy, and nonpharmacologic treatments, for a patient with anxiety disorders.
- Discuss the role of pharmacotherapy in the management of anxiety disorders in special populations (e.g., children, elderly patients and pregnancy).
- Resolve potential drug-related problems in patients with anxiety disorders.