Name that Drug
Medication class given to a client experiencing hallucinations and delusions.
Antipsychotic (typical or atypical)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Clozapine
Olanzapine
Risperidone
This medication class is given for treatment of anxiety
Benzodiazepines: Lorazepam (Ativan), Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Nonbenzodiazepines: Buspirone (Buspar), Zolpidem (Ambien)
Drowsiness, falls, sedation, and respiratory depression are common side effects of this medication
Benzodiazepines: lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Clients must be taught this when prescribed buspirone (buspar), a nonbenzodiazepine, for treatment of anxiety
It can take 2-4 weeks for the medications to start working
Therapeutic range of lithium
0.6 - 1.2 mEq
Full name for SSRI and what is does
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor keeps serotonin in the brain
This medication class is given for the treatment of depression
SSRI
SNRI
MOAI
Involuntary movements of his tongue and facial tics in a client with schizophrenia taking an antipsychotic
Tardive dyskinesia
Clients must avoid foods that are high in the amino acid tyramine such as aged cheese, meats, and chocolate because this drug causes a hypertensive crisis.
What is monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?
Level that indicates toxicity
>1.5 mEq
Sudden cessation of what medication class can cause rebound insomnia, withdrawal, seizures, and nightmares.
Benzodiazepines
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
haloperidol (Haldol)
First generation antipsychotic medications (typical)
Treatment for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mania
Client is experiencing severe hyperthermia and lead-pipe rigidity while taking Haloperidol (Haldol)
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Give dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)! Stops the muscle contraction and reduces fever
Clients can use these to treat dry mouth symptoms
Suck hard candies
Amount of fluid to drink while taking lithium
2,000-3,000 mL fluid each day
First line treatment for bipolar disorder
What is lithium?
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Treatment for depression
Examples of extrapyramidal symptoms
Acute: Dystonia, Parkinsonism, Akathisia
Late: Tardive Dyskinesia (involuntary facial tics) and strong involuntary muscle contractions
Client teaching for SSRI's (sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), escitalopram (Lexapro))
Serotonin syndrome. The client must watch for signs of agitation, confusion, fever, sweating, tremors, hyperreflexia
Lithium is given to treat this mental health disorder
Dantrolene
Three atypical (second generation) antipsychotics in order of most effective to least effective
Clozapine
Olanzapine
Risperidone
Agranulocytosis and dry mouth are potential side effects of this medication
Clozapine
Atypical antipsychotic (most effective but most side effects)
Clients must use sunscreen when taking this medication
Typical antipsychotics
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Intake of these two items must be balanced when taking lithium
Salt and water