Second generation (Atypical) antipsychotics have medical monitoring for what side effects?
Metabolic changes - weight, lipid (triglycerides, cholesterol), blood glucose (insulin resistance)
These drug classes are considered first line of treatment in anxiety disorders
What are SSRIs
Lamotrigine can be used in treatment for which disorders
What are epilepsy, major depression, bipolar depression, BPD
The major uses for antipsychotic drugs are for the treatment of these illnesses
What are psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, and severe depression with psychosis
This antidepressant has a risk of increasing anxiety
What is bupropion (Wellbutrin)? as it targets dopamine not serotonin
Severe muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, labile pulse and blood pressure, coma, and death are the symptoms of this severe adverse reaction seen in antipsychotics.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome or NMS.
As antidepressants start to take effect and a patient has more energy this can be a potential risk
What is suicidality
Antipsychotic medications target which neurotransmitters and receptors?
What is dopamine D2 receptor and the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor?
A client must avoid foods that are high in Tyramine when taking a medication from this drug class.
What are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
Too high lithium levels results in these side effects
What blurred vision, ataxia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased urination, tremor, mental confusion, kidney damage
These can be other uses for antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines are often used to manage withdrawal symptoms from this substance
What is alcohol.
This can be a rare but serious side effect of lamotrigine
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
What is unique about aripiprazole (Abilify)?
It is a partial agonist at dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT1A) receptors
_____ refers to the body getting used to taking a substance and requiring higher doses. ______ refers to the physical or psychological symptoms that occur that make someone feel like they must continue taking a substance.
Tolerance and Dependence
Symptoms include high blood pressure and a fast heart rate, high body temperature, agitation, increased reflexes, tremor, sweating, dilated pupils, and diarrhea, seizures and extensive muscle breakdown, and death
What is serotonin syndrome