Module

Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients

Source: Psychiatric Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients

Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients

Program Director: Glenn J. Treisman, MD, PhD

Faculty:
Stephen J. Ferrando, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 01/29/08

Expiration Date: 01/28/09

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in HIV-infected patients
Explain various assessment tools for psychiatric disorders in HIV-infected patients
Describe treatment approaches for psychiatric disorders in HIV-infected patients

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Overview of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV Infection
Differential Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders Prevalent in Patients With HIV Infection
Depression
Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression
Antidepressants
Psychostimulants
Nonconventional Agents for Depression
Psychotherapy Studies
Anxiety
Mania
Psychosis in HIV-Infected Patients
Delirium in HIV-Infected Patients
Sleep Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients
Substance Abuse Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients
Fatigue in HIV-Infected Patients
Pain and Psychiatric Symptoms in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary and Clinical Implications

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