Antipsychotics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mental Health Exam #2 Psychotic Disorders Positive & Negative Symptoms,Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics,Grief,Depression,Suicide,Antidepressants,Mania,Mood Stabilizers,Lithium, Therapeutic Communication (responses) Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia -classified as postive and negative for the purpose of treatments and medications Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - reflect EXCESS or distortion of normal function -halucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior ...

The nurse suspects that a patient who is experiencing facial grimacing, involuntary upward eye movement, and muscle spasms of the tongue and fce may have which condition? a.) Akathisia b.) Acute Dystonia c.) Tardive Dyskinesia D.) Pseudoparkinsonism - b.) Acute Dystonia A patient asks the nurse to explain how antipsychotic drugs work to make him feel better. The nurse understands that antipsychotics act in which way? a.) Blocking actions of dopamine b.) Blocking actions of epinephri...

1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces positive symptoms

blocking of D2 receptors in the pituitaryWorks by blocking D2 receptors●Neuroleptic-induced deficit syndrome-linked to blockade of D2 receptors in themesolimbic and mesocortical pathways●Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinaryretention, consitpation, and paralytic ileus-linked to the blockade of muscariniccholinergic receptors●Sedation and weight-gain- linked toantihistamine actions●Dizziness, hypotension, and syncope- linkedto inadvertent blockade of alpha 1adrenergic receptors●Dose-depend...

Stahl Chapter 5: Antipsychotics exam questions with verified answers which FGAs are low potency and which ones are high potency? - Correct Answers Low potency FGAs: - chlorpromazine (thorazine) - mesoridazine (serentil); QTc issues so 2nd line - thioridazine (mellaril); QTc issues so 2nd line High potency FGAs: - Fluphenazine (prolixin); available as LAI - Haloperidol (Haldol); available as LAI - Perphenazine (trilafon) - Pimozide (orap); tx for tourettes but QTc issues so 2nd line -...

Mental Health Exam #2 Psychotic Disorders Positive & Negative Symptoms,Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics,Grief,Depression,Suicide,Antidepressants,Mania,Mood Stabilizers,Lithium, Therapeutic Communication (responses) Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia -classified as postive and negative for the purpose of treatments and medications Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - reflect EXCESS or distortion of normal function -halucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior ...

MH701 Exam 2 Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics

MH701 Exam 2 Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics

NR 546 Week 3 Antipsychotics Table Assignments Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers) NR 546 Week 3 Antipsychotics Table Assignments Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers) NR 546 Week 3 Antipsychotics Table Assignments Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers) NR 546 Week 3 Antipsychotics Table Assignments Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)

Georgettes LMR study set/PMHNP Review items (Latest 2023/2024) Questions & Verified Answers-When questions ask for a priority action...think about... - ABC, airway breathing, circulation Maslows hierarchy If undecided on an answer due to high similarities, choose: - the umbrella answer What is the most common side effect of olanzapine/zyprexa - metabolic syndrome what is the difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics - Atypical 5HT2A specific 1st psychotic break... two a...