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  • Amphetamine
  • Hypertension
  • Serotonin Syndrome
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Tachycardia

Amphetamine Toxicity

Amphetamine abuse remains prevalent in the United States (US), with significant implications for public health and individual well-being. The ramifications of amphetamine toxicity and overdose are profound, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Notably, amphetamines’ sympathomimetic properties precipitate adverse cardiovascular and neurological effects, with studies indicating their involvement in a significant proportion of drug-related deaths in the US. Symptoms of amphetamine toxicity span a spectrum, encompassing tachycardia, hypertension, impulsivity, aggression, serotonin syndrome, psychosis, and seizures, underscoring the complexity of its clinical manifestations. In this course, participants explore the multifaceted management of amphetamine toxicity. The dynamics of both acute and chronic amphetamine use and their profound impacts on cardiovascular, neurological, and psychiatric systems are discussed. Recognizing symptoms of amphetamine toxicity, such as tachycardia, hypertension, and serotonin syndrome, while recognizing the limitations of relying solely on drug metabolite testing for diagnosis, is also explored. Furthermore, collaboration and communication among interprofessional teams are emphasized, as this enhances patient outcomes by leveraging the expertise of diverse healthcare professionals.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1 creditAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPM — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABPM — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

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No

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No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 11 specialties.

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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