Antipsychotics
When taking Clozapine, this should be monitored closely.
What is the absolute neutrophil count or CBC?
Increased energy after starting an antidepressant prompts the nurse to assess for this.
What is suicidal ideation.
Abrupt discontinuation of a benzodiazepine can cause this dangerous complication.
What are withdrawal seizures?
Lithium levels can rise to a dangerous level when this electrolyte is low.
What is sodium?
Methylphenidate commonly causes this effect?
What is appetite suppression?
Severe muscle rigidity, fever, and autonomic instability after taking haloperidol indicates this emergency.
What is neuroleptic syndrome?
Clients taking MAOIs must avoid aged cheeses and cured meats to prevent this life-threatening crisis?
What is hypertensive crisis?
SSRIs increase mood by preventing the reuptake of this neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft.
What is serotonin?
A client on risperidone develops breast discharge. The nurse suspects elevation of this hormone.
What is prolactin?
MAOIs require the client to avoid this type of food.
What is food containing tyramine?
Buspirone takes this long to show full therapeutic effect.
What is 2-4 weeks?
Lithium should be avoided in clients with severe disease of this organ.
That are the kidneys?
Stimulants should be avoided in clients with a history of this eating disorder.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Olanzapine-related weight gain requires monitoring of this lab.
What is fasting glucose?
Clients taking clozapine must report fever or sore throat immediately to the risk of this hematologic emergency.
What is agranulocytosis?
Benzodiazepines enhance the inhibitory effect of this neurotransmitter which decreases anxiety.
What is GABA?
The nurse knows that long term use of antipsychotics can cause irreversable involuntary movements known as this.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Clients taking SSRIs may experience this sexual side effect due to excess serotonin.
What is libido?
The nurse provides education to the client regarding this difference between buspirone and benzodiazepines being the lack of this risk.
What is dependence?
The nurse should educate the client on not taking valproic acid is the client is pregnant or plans to become pregnant due to the risk of this defect.
What is neural tube defect?
A client taking Atomoxetine develops dark urine. The nurse should suspect injury to this organ?
What is the liver?
Diarrhea, ataxia, and slurred speech indicate toxicity of this medication.
What is Lithium?
Clients on stimulants should be educated to take the medication early in the day to prevent this common adverse effect?
What is Insomnia?
SNRIs improve energy and concentration by increasing the levels of serotonin and this neurotransmitter.
What is norepinephrine?
Antipsychotics may cause this sedation-related safety risk.
Trazodone can be used for depression and/or sleep. The nurse educates the male client there is a possibility of this emergent urologic condition.
What is priapism?
The nurse should provide education to the client taking a benzodiazepine not to drink alcohol because it can increase the risk for this complication.
What is respiratory depression?
The nurse should teach the client on mood stabilizers to avoid alcohol due to the risk of this CNS effect.
What is sedation?
A client taking a stimulant reports dizziness. The nurse should assess for this cardiovascular complications.
What is hypertension or tachycardia?
Abdominal pain and vomiting on valproic acid would prompt the nurse to inform the provider of the symptoms and expect an order for this.
What is liver function tests?
Clients on tricyclic antidepressants should be taught to change positions slowly to present this side effect.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
MAOIs increase mood by inhibiting the breakdown of serotonin, norepinephrine, and this neurotransmitter.
What is dopamine?
A client on ziprasidone reports new palpitations. The nurse suspects this cardiac emergency.
What is Q-T prolongation?
Fluoxetine is prescribed for a client because it stays in the system longer than other SSRIs due to this.
What is half-life?
The nurse teaches the client that hydroxyzine can cause dry mouth because it is a medication in this class?
A client taking lamotrigine reports a slight rash, the nurse provides education that this is a side effect of increasing the dose of the medication and it usually goes away. The nurse should also educate the client to avoid this so the rash does not get worse.
What is sun exposure?
The nurse should educate the patient on the importance of reporting any symptoms of chest tightness due to the risk of this complication.
What is cardiac arrhythmia?
Combining SSRI medications can induce this emergency condition.
What is serotonin syndrome?
Clients taking Lithium should be educated on drinking 2-3 liters of water per day to prevent this complication.
What is dehydration induced toxicity?
Anticholinergic medications like benztropine treat EPS by blocking this neurotransmitter?
What is acetylcholine?
The atypical antipsychotic medication is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The nurse knows it is best absorbed with this.
What is food or meal?
Clients taking an MAOI should avoid this beverage due to is high content of tyramine?
What is red wine?
Buspirone should not be used as a PRN because it lacks this property.
What is immediate onset?
A client taking valproic acid is found to have decreased platelets. The nurse should monitor closely for this complication.
What is bleeding or bruising?
A client on stimulant reports not feeling hungry, the nurse tells the client this is a result of a reduction in this appetite-related hormone response.
What is hunger signaling?
Neuro Malignant Syndrome requires immediate discontinuation of this medication class?
What is antipsychotics?
Clients on SSRIs should avoid combing them with St. John's Wort due to the risk of this syndrome.
What is serotonin syndrome?
GABA deficiency contributes to this psychiatric condition characterized by excessive worry and tension.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
Clozapine may cause this respiratory complication due to sedation and hypersalivation.
What is aspiration?
The nurse educates the client that SSRIs may cause this GI symptom due to increased serotonin in the gut.
What is nausea?
The nurse educates the client that benzodiazepines should be avoided during pregnancy due to this neonatal complication?
What is withdrawal?
A client is newly prescribed lithium and asks when does the medication begin working? The nurse provides education stating that full therapeutic effect takes this long.
What is 1-3 weeks?
Stimulants should not be given to these patients due to the worsening of symptoms related to these psychiatric conditions.
What is bipolar and schizophrenia?
Clients on antipsychotics should avoid this substance due to the increase in this effect.
What is alcohol?
What is tachycardia?
What is addiction?