Benzodiazepines are a category of medications that exert their effects on benzodiazepine receptors in the central nervous system. Certain benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, clobazam, chlordiazepoxide, and others, are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These drugs are crucial for the cessation of seizure activity, as they account for 1% to 2% of United States emergency department visits annually. Benzodiazepines may be administered for various indications, including, but not limited to, insomnia, acute status epilepticus, induction of amnesia, agitation, and anxiety, spastic, and seizure disorders.Proficiency in the complex pharmacology of benzodiazepines allows for the development of personalized treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. This comprehensive understanding facilitates prudent decision-making in the prescription of benzodiazepines, optimizing dosage regimens while simultaneously minimizing the potential for adverse reactions. This activity provides an overview of the indications, mechanism of action, safe administration, adverse effects, contraindications, toxicology, and monitoring associated with the diverse physiological possibilities when using benzodiazepines in the clinical setting. This activity also highlights the crucial role of the interprofessional healthcare team in gaining expertise and delivering focused, secure, and personalized care.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18220
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Dentistry: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - 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, Cardiac Anesthesia, Chemical Pathology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Medical Toxicology, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Sleep Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Thoracic Anesthesia