Definitions
Organ functions
Psychotic Disorders
Most Frequently Monitored Medications and Blood Levels
100
potentially irreversible neurological side effects of antipsychotic drugs in which there are involuntary repetitive movements of the face, limbs and trunk.
What is tardive dyskinesia
100
Gastric acid decreases Motility decreases and slows the movement of drugs in the stomach and intestines. It is important to take medications in an upright position with fluids.
What is Gastrointestinal function
100
Can be caused by a loss or a disappointment, such as not meeting expectations.Often called the “blues”. A few Symptoms Deep sadness Eating too much or eating too little Sleeping too much or unable to sleep Loss of interest in hobbies, friends & family, and pleasurable activities. Thoughts of death or suicide
What is Depression
100
a blood test called a prothrombin time (PT) or International Normalized Ratio (INR) is used to monitor the blood thinning effects of this drug.
What is Coumadin® (warfarin)
200
inability to sit down. The client is very restless and has an urgent need to move. Symptoms include agitation, fidgeting and pacing
What is akathisia
200
Ability to metabolize certain drugs decreases with age. The decrease is caused by diminished blood flow to this organ (which results from an age-related decrease in cardiac output) & lessened activity of enzymes.
What is Liver function
200
is a general feeling of worry or dread which can affect a person’s ability to function. Diagnosis and treatment may be done by a qualified HCP only. Signs include  heart palpitations or pain  nausea and/or upset stomach  loss of appetite  tightness in the throat and muscles  hands that are shaking, sweating, or cold
What is Anxiety disorder?
200
is the level of a medication in the blood that indicates that the dosage is correct to achieve the desired effect.
What is Therapeutic level
300
a muscle spasm of the neck in which the head is pulled to one side and turned so the chin is pointing to the other side of the body.
What is torticollis
300
HCP should order periodic blood chemistry tests such as a creatinine clearance to evaluate thisfunction. Decreased function affects drug excretion and causes toxicity.
What is Renal function
300
a mental illness with classic psychosis feature. Symptoms observed in clients with may include:  hallucinations  delusions  disorganized speech  disorganized behavior or catatonic behavior
What is Schizophrenia?
300
is the level of medication in the blood that can cause harm or death.
What is Toxic level
400
pass a client accepts a medication but refuses to swallow or conceals and later spits it out. Swallowing a medication and then vomiting it back.
What is passive refusal
400
This function becomes more sensitive to the effects of medications. The consequences of these effects range from impaired memory to increased risk of falls.
What is Neurological function
400
is a mood disorder characterized by wide swings in behavior such as extreme hyperactivity (mania) to severe depression. Symptoms include:  Boisterousness (loud)  decreased need for sleep  delusion of grandeur (feelings of powerfulness)  euphoria  hyperactivity
What is Bipolar disorder?
400
is a list of medications that are generally considered inappropriate when given to elderly people because these medications may pose more risk than benefit.
What is The Beer’s List
500
when a client directly refuses to take a medication
What is active refusal
500
Changes in this system may affect the heart’s ability to respond to signals. This could result in exaggerated hypotensive effects from diuretics and antihypertensive medications
What is cardiovascular function
500
an impaired ability to recognize reality, demonstration of bizarre behaviors, and the inability to deal with life’s demands.
What is Psychosis?
500
These drugs are not regulated by the FDA & do not have to meet federal or state standards. As with OTC, these drugs are often not reported to the HCP. This can result in a Increasing or decreasing the effect of prescription drugs. Damage to vital organs such as the kidneys, liver, and stomach.
What are herbal medications?
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