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This book features 150 new and updated questions derived from Dr Stahl's Online Master Psychopharmacology Program which will help readers prepare for formal tests, including American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology examinations, and achieve CME and MoC credits towards ABPN reaccreditation. The self-assessment questions also offer detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers.
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These case-based questions, divided into 10 core areas of psychiatry, will help you identify areas in which you need further study. Each question is followed by an explanation of the answer choices and a list of suggested reference materials (recommended resources).
After completing the entire book, you should be better able to:
Diagnose patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms using evidence-based standards
Optimize the use of available psychiatric treatments to improve patient outcomes
Integrate recent advances in diagnostic and treatment strategies into clinical practice
The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit.
The American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy (ASAP), Division 55 of the American Psychological Association, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ASAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy designates this program for 16.0 CE credits for psychologists.
Nurses and Physician Assistants: for all of your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content of this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 16.0 continuing education hours of pharmacotherapeutics.
A certificate of participation for completing this activity is available.
The content of this print monograph also exists as an online learning activity under the title “NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program Self-Assessments, 2018–2020 Edition.”
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) has reviewed Stahl’s Self-Assessment Examination in Psychiatry: Multiple Choice Questions for Clinicians, Third Edition enduring activity and has approved this program as part of a comprehensive lifelong learning and self-assessment program, which is mandated by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) as a necessary component of maintenance of certification. This activity awards 16.0 Self-Assessment Category 1 CME credits.
More information about ABPN’s Maintenance of Certification Program for psychiatry is available at www.abpn.com/maintain-certification
The chapters of this book can be completed in any order. You are advised to read each question carefully, formulate an answer, and then review the answer/explanation on the following page. The estimated time for completion of the entire activity (including optional posttests and CME evaluations) is 16.0 hours.
The optional posttests with CME credits are available online for a fee (waived for NEI members). For participant ease, each chapter has its own posttest and certificate. NOTE: the book as a whole is considered a single CME activity and credits earned must be totaled and submitted as such to other organizations.
To receive a certificate of CME credit or participation:
Questions? call 888-535-5600, or email CustomerService@neiglobal.com
The content has been peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry (excepting “Dementia and Cognitive Function and its Treatment,” peer-reviewed by a PhD specializing in dementia) to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from commercial bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose any financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.
Disclosed financial relationships with conflicts of interest have been reviewed by the NEI CME Advisory Board Chair and resolved.
(From original online learning activity “NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program Self-Assessments, 2018–2020 Edition”)
This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.
A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found at this link: nei.global/cmeregs
This activity is provided by NEI.
Additionally provided by the ASAP.
Chapter 1 |
Chapter 6 |
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Basic Neuroscience | Chronic Pain and its Treatment |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 7 |
Psychosis and Schizophrenia and Antipsychotics | Disorders of Sleep and Wakefulness and Their Treatment |
Chapter 3 |
Chapter 8 |
Unipolar Depression and Antidepressants | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its Treatment |
Chapter 4 |
Chapter 9 |
Bipolar Disorder and Mood Stabilizers | Dementia and Cognitive Function and its Treatment |
Chapter 5 |
Chapter 10 |
Anxiety Disorders and Anxiolytics | Substance Use and Impulsive Compulsive Disorders and their Treatment |
CME Credit Expires: December 31, 2020.
Posttests will remain available indefinitely, for your personal enrichment.
The optional online posttests with CME credits are available for a fee (waived for NEI members). For participant ease, each chapter has its own posttest and certificate. NOTE: the book as a whole is considered a single CME activity and credits earned must be totaled and submitted as such to other organizations.
To receive a certificate of CME credit or participation:
Questions? call 888–535-5600, or email CustomerService@neiglobal.com
The posttest questions have been provided below solely as a study tool to prepare for your online submissions. Posttests can only be submitted online. If you do not have access to a computer, contact customer service at 888-535-5600.
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Title: Stahl’s self-assessment examination in psychiatry : multiple choice questions for clinicians / Stephen M. Stahl ; editorial assistant, Meghan M. Grady.
Other titles: Self-assessment examination in psychiatry
Description: Third edition. | Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2019. | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018042772 | ISBN 9781108710022 (paperback)
Subjects: | MESH: Mental Disorders | Nervous System Physiological Phenomena | Psychiatry – methods | Examination Questions
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