Antipsychotics
This antipsychotic is used as a long-acting injectable prescription medicine for adults, it is used to treat schizophrenia and as a maintenance monotherapy for bipolar 1 disorder, administered every 2 months with dose ranging from 720 mg - 960 mg in the ventrogluteal site.
What is Abilify Asimtufii?
This class of antidepressants includes sertraline, escitalopram, and fluoxetine.
What are SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)?
Lorazepam and clonazepam belong to this class of anxiolytic medications.
What are benzodiazepines?
This medication remains a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder and requires serum level monitoring.
What is lithium?
Methylphenidate and amphetamine salts are commonly prescribed to treat this disorder.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
This atypical antipsychotic requires regular blood monitoring due to the risk of agranulocytosis.
What is clozapine?
A patient taking venlafaxine develops agitation, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, and clonus.
What is serotonin syndrome?
This is the preferred antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.
What is flumazenil?
Patients taking lithium should maintain adequate intake of this nutrient to reduce the risk of toxicity.
What is sodium?
Common stimulant side effects include insomnia, decreased appetite, and this cardiovascular effect.
What is increased heart rate or tachycardia?
A patient receiving haloperidol develops a painful neck spasm and upward eye deviation.
What is acute dystonia?
This potentially dangerous condition may occur when excessive serotonin accumulates in the body.
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
Long-term use of benzodiazepines may result in this physiological phenomenon, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
Coarse tremor, ataxia, vomiting, and confusion may indicate toxicity from this medication.
What is lithium?
Nurses should routinely monitor these two physical parameters in children receiving long-term stimulant therapy.
What are height and weight?
These movement-related side effects include dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia. Assessment for this is conducted every 5 - 7 D and prior to the start of an antipsychotic.
What are extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
Patients taking MAOIs must avoid foods high in this substance to prevent hypertensive crisis.
What is tyramine?
Abrupt discontinuation of benzodiazepines can lead to this serious complication characterized by agitation, tremors, and seizures.
What is benzodiazepine withdrawal?
Valproic acid therapy requires monitoring of liver function and this blood component.
What are platelets?
This Schedule-controlled medication has significant potential for misuse and diversion.
What are amphetamines (or stimulant medications)?
This antipsychotic is associated with the highest risk of metabolic syndrome, weight gain, and diabetes among second-generation antipsychotics.
What is olanzapine?
This antidepressant is often chosen when both depression and smoking cessation are treatment goals but is contraindicated in seizure disorders.
What is bupropion?
A patient prescribed lorazepam for alcohol withdrawal becomes increasingly sedated with a respiratory rate of 8/min.
What is benzodiazepine-induced respiratory depression?
This serious dermatological reaction may occur with lamotrigine therapy and requires immediate discontinuation.
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
Stimulants should be used cautiously in patients with this psychiatric condition because they may worsen symptoms of psychosis.
What is schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder?