Description
This training will review how to recognize overamping events likely to benefit from medication intervention. We will describe how to use benzodiazepines and antipsychotics to manage psychotic symptoms associated with overamping. Additionally, we will provide a brief overview of medications that may be appropriate to manage hypertensive crisis in the setting of overamping to prevent worse cardiac outcomes.
Objectives
Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:
- Recognize episodes of overamping that would benefit from a medication intervention.
- Name two classes of medications effective in treating acute psychotic symptoms of overamping.
- Identify medications effective at addressing the hypertensive crisis associated with overamping.
Sponsored by
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Funding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Accreditation information
Please read the Accreditation Information section on the training page to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.
Audience
Providers, nurses, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
