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American Psychiatric Association

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Cholinergic Antagonists
  • Clozapine
  • Delirium
  • Ileus

Anticholinergics: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

This training focuses on the appropriate use of anticholinergic medications in psychiatric populations, covering both therapeutic applications and associated risks. Participants will learn to identify medications with high anticholinergic burden, manage common and severe adverse reactions (e.g., constipation, delirium), and implement strategies to minimize risks. The session includes case-based discussions on optimizing treatment while reducing anticholinergic side effects, particularly in patients taking antipsychotics like clozapine. Key takeaways include alternative approaches to managing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and the importance of monitoring for complications such as ileus. The training aims to enhance clinical decision-making for safer, more effective patient care.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 credit

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Online course / module
  • includes Case-based learning
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • Released
    Sep 22, 2025
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 23, 2028 2 years left