Amphetamine abuse remains prevalent in the United States (US), with significant implications for public health and individual well-being. The ramifications of amphetamine toxicity and overdose are profound, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Notably, amphetamines’ sympathomimetic properties precipitate adverse cardiovascular and neurological effects, with studies indicating their involvement in a significant proportion of drug-related deaths in the US. Symptoms of amphetamine toxicity span a spectrum, encompassing tachycardia, hypertension, impulsivity, aggression, serotonin syndrome, psychosis, and seizures, underscoring the complexity of its clinical manifestations. In this course, participants explore the multifaceted management of amphetamine toxicity. The dynamics of both acute and chronic amphetamine use and their profound impacts on cardiovascular, neurological, and psychiatric systems are discussed. Recognizing symptoms of amphetamine toxicity, such as tachycardia, hypertension, and serotonin syndrome, while recognizing the limitations of relying solely on drug metabolite testing for diagnosis, is also explored. Furthermore, collaboration and communication among interprofessional teams are emphasized, as this enhances patient outcomes by leveraging the expertise of diverse healthcare professionals.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/30305
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Chemical Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, General Pediatrics, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Nephrology, Neurocritical Care, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Neurology, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine, Sports Medicine