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Brexpiprazole

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Course overview

Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) is an atypical, second-generation antipsychotic that is used as an adjunctive therapy along with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder. Antipsychotics are the first-choice drug for acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia, and brexpiprazole is considered primary treatment for schizophrenia. Brexpiprazole is not approved for use in pediatric patients. The pharmacological profile of brexpiprazole, its labelled and off-label uses, contraindications, warnings and precautions associated with the use of brexpiprazole is discussed, as well as a review of brexpiprazole overdose and a case study. No Test Required!

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2.5h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification
2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification
2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification
2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Pharmacotherapeutics continuing education in the area of certification
2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2.5h Pharmacology Component
2.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
2.5h Pharmacology Component

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
2.5h Pharmacology Component

Registered Nurse

2.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
2.5h Pharmacology Component

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2.5h General

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Continuing education related to pharmacology
2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
2.5h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Continuing education related to pharmacology
2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General
2.5h Pharmacotherapeutics

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General
2.5h Pharmacotherapeutics

Registered Nurse

2.5h General
2.5h Pharmacotherapeutics

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems

Registered Nurse

2.5h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems

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Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and follows the requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It is the policy of NurseCe4Less.com to ensure objectivity, transparency, and best practice for online continuing education.


Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2.5 hours at completion of the activity. Pharmacology content is 2.5 hours.


Statement of Learning Need

Second-generation antipsychotic drugs may be overlooked by general clinicians as a treatment for depression. Brexpiprazole may be used as an adjunctive therapy along with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder for patients diagnosed with a chronic mental illness such as schizophrenia and major depression. Clinicians need to know the indications, dosing and dosing adjustments, contraindications and potential side effects of brexpiprazole use.


Course Purpose 

To inform health clinicians of current published information relative to the basic pharmacological profile of brexpiprazole and the clinical pearls on topics that were covered in the basic pharmacological profile.


Target Audience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.


Disclosures 

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support for this course.

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