Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 0.33
Expires May 26, 2023
Topics: Delirium, Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: Staff, APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Although they are not recommended in clinical practice guidelines for routine treatment of delirium, antipsychotics are used in patients who have associated anxiety or hallucinations or are a danger to themselves or others. Atypical antipsychotics are preferred over first-generation antipsychotics because of their lower incidence of extrapyramidal adverse effects. The most common extrapyramidal sign associated with second-generation antipsychotics is akathisia, which manifests as restlessness, the inability to sit still, and a constant subjective urge to move. This article describes a case of delirium with subsequent atypical antipsychotic–induced akathisia and discuss the critical care nurse’s role in prevention, identification, and management of delirium and extrapyramidal symptoms.Objectives
- Discuss the difference between movement-based symptoms of delirium and extrapyramidal side effects.
- Identify screening tools used assess ICU patients for signs of delirium.
- Describe non-modifiable risk factors for delirium.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
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