Psych Meds & Mechanisms
All phenothiazines end in what suffix?
What is “-zine”
What are the 4 classic anticholinergic side effects?
What is Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, drowsiness
Define somatization
What is Transferring mental experiences into physical symptoms.
At what age does Autism Spectrum Disorder typically present?
What is 18 months to 3 years
1tbsp=_ ml
What is 15 ml
Lithium primarily treats which phase of bipolar disorder?
What is Mania
What is the #1 nursing diagnosis for patients on benzodiazepines?
What is Risk for Injury
What is la belle indifférence often seen in?
What is Conversion Disorder
Name one key social characteristic of ASD.
What is Little eye contact / limited gestures / no spontaneous enjoyment
What is the general rule for Psych drugs
What is it cause hypotension & weight gain
Tricyclic antidepressants belong to which modern class?
What is NSSRI – Non-Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
EPS stands for what, and which drug class causes it?
What is Extrapyramidal Syndrome – Typical Antipsychotics (zines, Haldol)
Primary vs secondary gains – explain difference.
What is Primary = relief from anxiety; Secondary = attention/comfort from others.
What class of meds may treat severe tic disorders?
What is Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., risperidone, clonidine, aripiprazole)
Lithium’s therapeutic range is:
What is 0.6-1.2
Daily Double: Explain the main difference between benzos and antidepressants.
What is Benzos act quickly short-term; antidepressants take longer but long-term.
What is the dangerous, potentially fatal condition associated with Haldol?
What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
What medication type is often used for symptom management in somatic disorders?
What is SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine)
True or False: Atomoxetine is a stimulant used for ADHD.
What is False – It’s a non-stimulant norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
Which disorder is acute and reversible
What is delirium
Which psych med requires avoiding tyramine foods?
What is MAOIs – to prevent hypertensive crisis.
Why must Geodon (ziprasidone) be avoided in patients with cardiac issues?
What is it prolongs the QT interval and can cause sudden cardiac arrest.
Daily Double- Name one problem-focused coping strategy from treatment approaches.
What is Role-playing, journaling, daily routine planning, etc.
List three home/school strategies for children with ADHD.
What is Consistent rewards/consequences, structured routine, therapeutic play.
What must we all use?
Therapeutic Communication