Methamphetamine Toxicities and Clinical Management 8.21.24

August 21, 2024

Code: JOTGOL

https://cce.upmc.com/content/methamphetamine-toxicities-and-clinical-management-82124

Target Audience

Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Psychologist
Social Worker

Learning Objectives

1) Describe the general physiological effects of methamphetamine use.

2) Expound how overuse of psychostimulants can manifest.

3) Outline basic tips for prevention of “overamping” and some tips for home non-emergency management of “overamping.”

4) Distinguish between a presentation of “overamping” versus a medical emergency requiring activation of emergency medical services and acute care hospitalization.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 APA
  • 1.00 ASWB
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/20/2024
Course expires: 
12/27/2024
Event starts: 
08/21/2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
08/21/2024 - 1:00pm EDT
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 Agenda: Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant and consequently causes body reactions of increased energy, alertness, sociability, elation, euphoria, decreased need for sleep, and decreased appetite. However, a phenomenon commonly referred to as “overamping” can occur, from several causes, and can be seen manifested as confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, unstable mental health, chest pain, jerking movements, fast heart rate, uncontrollable teeth grinding and many other distressing symptoms. This presentation will detail the causes, treatment tips, prevention tips, and ensure that a person experiencing “overamping” has the proper support.

 

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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Dr. Amy Gallaher-Miles, DO

Disclosure Statement: No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

 

 

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Social Work (ASWB) 
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits. 

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 APA
  • 1.00 ASWB
  • 1.00 Attendance
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