NURS3106 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions And
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What neurotransmitters have a role?
Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that serve as neuromessengers
What neurotransmitters are involved in depression?
serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine
Which of the following receptors are blocked by typical antipsychotics?
D2, H1, M1, and alfa 1
In which class does the medication haloperidol (Haldol) belong to?
typical antipsychotic
Side effects of haloperidol (Haldol)
- neuroleptic induced deficit syndrome
- akathisia
- drug induced Parkinsonism
- galactorrhea
- amenorrhea
What is a potential adverse effect of higher dosing or IV administration of haloperidol
(Haldol) during the treatment of delirium/agitation?
Risk of QT prolongation or Torsade de Pointes
What class of medication does chlorpromazine (Thorazine) fit into?
, typical antipsychotic
Side effects chlorpromazine (Thorazine) possesses
neuroleptic induced deficit syndrome
akathisia
priapism
drug induced Parkinsonism
galactorrhea
amenorrhea
Class of medication fluphenazine (Prolixin) is categorized as
typical antipsychotic
Side effects fluphenazine (Prolixin) possesses
neuroleptic induced deficit syndrome
- akathisia
- priapism
- drug induced Parkinsonism
- galactorrhea
- amenorrhea
What receptors do atypical antipsychotics block?
DA2
5HT2
What class of drug is this? : risperidone (Risperdal)
atypical antipsychotic
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