NP CE records for certification and state APRN renewal

Substance-induced mood disorder, the broad diagnosis that includes opioid-induced depressive disorder, describes the condition that occurs when an individual experiences persistent depressive symptoms following the dosage reduction or withdrawal of a substance, like an opioid medication. This disorder can occur after both prescription and illicit drug usage. While it can be challenging to diagnose accurately, it is a serious but treatable mental disorder that can cause significant distress and impairment.

Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health disorder consisting of many behaviors and patterns that cause distress and disruption for the affected patient and the society in which they live. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 (DSM-5) defines antisocial personality disorder as: An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture. Typically, this behavior pattern manifests in multiple areas: cognition, affectivity, interpersonal functioning, and impulse control. While many people have deviations from standard societal norms throughout their lives, those who suffer from antisocial personality disorder display these behaviors and patterns over the long-term and across all interpersonal situations. Another important distinction is that these patterns and actions significantly impact the patient’s functioning, often leading to serious employment and relationship difficulties.

The purpose of this activity is to expand the student’s knowledge about conversion disorder and its differential diagnoses. Conversion disorder presents in a way that appears to have legitimate symptoms Most of the symptoms are neurological and takes several tests to rule out neurological disorder Most of professionals cannot promptly diagnose conversion disorder, especially if there is a true underlying neurological disorder superimposed by conversion Conversion Disorder represents about 1% of consultation in general hospitals; up to 9% of consults with neurologists or psychiatrists, and it is a diagnosis made by exclusion, requiring several works ups to rule out real neurological disorders or identify when conversive symptoms superimpose real symptoms. Conversion Disorder is a common and difficult problem seen in medical practice. There is a high incidence of co-morbidities (neurological, motor, emotional, sensory) and it is necessary to have a therapeutic approach to treat Conversion Disorder once it is diagnosed, instead of reinforcing conversive symptoms. The purpose of this activity is to expand the student’s knowledge about Conversion Disorder and its differential diagnosis.