Drugs and Sleep TSSM-102-3

San Antonio, Texas

Friday, November 15, 2013

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Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology

Drugs and Sleep

Continuing Education Learning Module

INSTRUCTOR: Eric Powell, PhD, RPSGT

OBJECTIVES:

Define Pharmacodynamics, which includes the desired and side effects of what a drug does to the body

Define Pharmacokinetics, which is how a drug moves throughout the body. This includes discussion on dosing, route of administration, and elimination of the drug

Discuss what sedative/hypnotics do and how they affect sleep

Associate the impact of anti-depressants on sleep

Associate the impact of stimulants on sleep

Recognize the impact of other pharmaceutical drugs on sleep including recreational and over-the-counter drugs

Recognize the impact of caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, on sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness or insomnia

Drugs and Sleep TSSM-102-3

Friday, November 15, 2013 - Friday, November 14, 2014

Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology
5290 Medical Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229
United States
210-614-6000

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Maggie Marsh-Nation

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Phone: 830-895-7460

Business Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Eric Powell, PhD

powell.eric@sleeptrc.com

Phone: 210-614-6000

Business Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Description

The Drugs and Sleep lecture is designed to give the participants insight and understanding of various medications and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs impact sleep, including antidepressants, sedatives and hypnotics, stimulants, and recreational drugs.
Continuing Education Credit = 1 hour BRPT