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Approaches to Managing Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)

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Activity Dates: 04/09/2024 - 04/09/2027

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Target Audience

If you are a pharmacist, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional involved in the comprehensive medication management of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, we invite you to participate in this online course.

Session Summary

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are sudden, involuntary seizure-like episodes that are neither related to electrographic discharges nor explained by other physiological paroxysms. They are classified in DSM-5 as a form of conversion disorder or functional neurological symptom disorder (FNSD). Epilepsy is a risk factor for the development of PNES and comorbid epilepsy is recognized in about 10–30% of patients with PNES. This presentation will highlight the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, as both neurologists and mental health professionals are involved in the delivery of treatment, and awareness around the diagnostic process and treatment options.

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  • Complete the post-test at the end of the activity no later than the closing activity date.
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  • If necessary, complete the post-test retest no later than the closing activity date.
  • Receive a passing grade (70%).
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Faculty Information

Austin De La Cruz, PharmD, BCPP

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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify criteria for the differential diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) and epileptic seizures.
  2. Describe best practices of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of PNES.
  3. Discuss co-management of PNES in the presence of comorbid epilepsy.

Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures

Activity Dates: 04/09/2024 - 04/09/2027
ACPE Contact Hours: 1
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-24-029-H01-P (Knowledge)
Nursing Credit Reminder: Note that ACPE credit is accepted for ANCC Certification Renewal and AANPCB advanced practice provider content. For specific questions related to your organization's acceptance of ACPE continuing education units, please contact your organization directly.

ACPEThe American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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