Anti anxiety
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
100
What is the action of anti anxiety
Relieve anxiety and tension
100
Increase the transmitters norepinephrine or serotonin
What is the action of anti depressant?
100
Blocks the neurotransmitter dopamine or affects the metabolism of serotonin
What is the action ?
200
What are exampled of anti anxiety
Ativan, Valium
200
Treat depression
What is antidepressant used for
200
Controls nausea and vomiting, agitation in organic brain syndrome, symptoms of psychoses.
What is uses?
300
What are some adverse effects of anti anxiety
Hypotension, Slurred speech, Loss of mental activity
300
Constipation , Orthostatic hypotension , tinnitus, dry mouth
What are some side effects of antidepressant?
300
Thorazine, Haldol, Mellaril
What are some examples?
400
What are some special considerations?
Abuse or addiction
400
Must be given for one to four weeks before an effect is noticed
What are special consideration
400
Abnormal movement of the tongue, involuntary muscle contractions that cause bizarre, uncontrolled movements of the face, neck, tongue and back
What are some adverse effects?
500
The most effective way to treat adverse effects(Tardive dyskinesia ) is to prevent it from occurring, Some adverse effects are irreversible and life threatening, individuals on strong tranquilizer should be watched closely.
What are some special consideration?
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