Know the route of administration for newer agent asenapine (Saphris) and what
instructions should be given to the patient regarding administration. -
ANSWER-Sublingual
Know and describe the top atypical antipsychotic with greatest incidence of
prolonged QTc interval. - ANSWER-Ziprasidone (Geodon).
Know which antipsychotics have specific instructions for minimum food intake or
diet restrictions. - ANSWER-Lurasidone (Latuda)
Know an alternative atypical antipsychotic for a patient who has developed
diabetes and has a significant weight gain from treatment with olanzapine. -
ANSWER-Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Know whether a patient is demonstrating efficacy to clozapine 500 mg/day if this
week's granulocyte count is less than 500mm3. What is the most appropriate
recommendation for drug therapy? - ANSWER-Discontinue and do not re-start
Know the common effects of smoking along with antipsychotic drug therapy such
as olanzapine. - ANSWER-Decreases the plasma levels of Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
because of its metabolism at CYP450 enzyme.
Know what a painful muscle spasm with neck muscles pulling a patient's head to
the side called and Name a common drug therapy to relieve this symptom. -
ANSWER-Dystonia
Know the role of buspirone in the treatment of anxiety and the recommended
dose and time for onset of action. - ANSWER-Takes 3 to 4 weeks for full effect
Know what medication may be an option for patients noncompliant on
antipsychotics resulting in multiple hospital stays. - ANSWER-Risperdal Consta
(risperidone)
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