Anxiety Drugs
This class of medications includes alprazolam and lorazepam.
benzodiazepines
This drug class includes sertraline and fluoxetine
SSRIs
The primary medication used to treat bipolar disorder.
Lithium
This first-generation antipsychotic commonly causes EPS
haloperidol
Neck spasms and muscle contractions are signs of this EPS
acute dystonia
The antidote for benzodiazepine overdose
flumazenil
SSRIs commonly require this amount of time before full therapeutic effects occur
2-6 weeks
The therapeutic lithium range.
0.6–1.2 mEq/L
SCC Lab- 0.4-1.0
This second-generation antipsychotic can cause agranulocytosis.
clozapine
Lip smacking and tongue movements indicate this disorder.
tardive dyskinesia
A serious adverse effect of benzodiazepines.
Respiratory Depression
This syndrome causes fever, agitation, sweating, and tremors.
Serotonin Syndrome
Diarrhea, vomiting, and coarse tremors indicate this.
Lithium toxicity
Two laboratory values monitored with clozapine therapy
WBC and ANC
Inability to sit still is known as this
akathisia
Clients taking benzodiazepines should avoid this substance.
alcohol
A nursing priority when starting antidepressants.
Monitor for suicidal thoughts
Clients taking lithium should maintain a consistent intake of this electrolyte
Sodium
Fever and sore throat while taking clozapine may indicate this complication.
agranulocytosis
Benztropine is commonly given to treat this medication side effect.
extrapyramidal symptoms
Benzodiazepines should not be stopped suddenly because of this risk
Withdrawal
Duloxetine belongs to this antidepressant class.
SNRIs
A nursing intervention to prevent lithium toxicity.
Adequate Hydration
Weight gain and diabetes are commonly associated with these medications.
second-generation antipsychotics
High fever, rigidity, and altered mental status indicate this life-threatening reaction.
neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)