Exam (elaborations)
Psychopharmacology NSG 552 Exam 3 – Questions & Accurate Solutions
- Course
- Institution
Psychopharmacology NSG 552 Exam 3 – Questions & Accurate Solutions
[Show more]
Content preview
Psychopharmacology (Antipsychotics, Moodstabilizers, Antidepressants, Sedative/hypnotics) – Q’s
And A’s
What is the MOA of antipsychotics? Right Ans - Dopamine receptor
antagonists
What are the two classes of antipsychotics? Right Ans - Typicals -
antagonize D2 only, greater risk of side effects
Atypicals - antagonize D2, D4, and 5HTZ, favorable for long term treatment
*Risperidone [Risperdal] - atypical, only acts on D2 and 5HTz
Typical Antipsychotic Rx Right Ans - Haloperidol [Haldol], Chlorpromazine
[Thorazine], Prochlorperazine [Compazine], Fluphenazine [Prolixin]
Atypical Antipsychotic Rx Right Ans - Risperidone [Risperdal]
Olanzapine [Zyprexa]
Quetiapine [Seroquel]
Clozapine [Clozaril]
Ziprasidone [Geodon]
Aripiprazole [Abilify]
What are the indications for antipsychotic therapy? Right Ans - 1. Psychotic
disorders
2. Acute agitation - haloperidol, ziprasidone
3. Mood disorders - MDD, BP2 - adjunct to SSRI, esp. Aripiprazole
4. Movement d/o involving excessive dopaminergic stimulation (i.e.
Huntington's, Tourette's)
Which antipsychotic is associated with agranulocytosis? Right Ans -
Clozapine [Clozaril]
Which antipsychotic is associated with prolongation of QT interval? Right
Ans - Ziprasidone [Geodon]
Which antipsychotic is the least sedating? Right Ans - Risperidone
[Risperdal]
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studyhall. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
62555 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now