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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about antidepressants, including nursing considerations.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Outline the key aspects of the history of antidepressants.
  2. list the indications for use and adverse effects of various antidepressants.
  3. Discuss nursing considerations for patients being treated with these drugs.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • FL - BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Planner
Test Code: AJN0918O
Published: Sep 2018
Expires: 1/1/2026
Collections: Mental Health
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 14/19 (73%)
Authors: Donna Sabella, PhD, MEd, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Categories: Drug Therapy , Psychosocial/Psychiatric
Specialties: Psychiatric/Mental Health
Topics: Antidepressants , Anxiety , Depression