Thought Disorders
Typical vs Atypical antipsychotics
Typical are older and are at higher risk of EPS symtpoms
when to give CNS stimulants
In the morning with breakfast
Most common side effect of SSRIs
first step in treating aggression
de-escalation techniques
An order from the provider
EPS symptoms
tardive dyskinesia, Parkinsonism, akathisia
Urine test in ADHD
should test positive for CNS stimulants, if it does not suspect drug abuse
lithium therapeutic level
0.8-1.4
what are reditabs
dissolvable antipsychotic, first line for aggression
Mechanical restraint
clozapine risk
neutropenia, will need weekly labs
Clonidine side effect
hypotension
nutrition in lithium
consistent salt and water intake
haldol typically needs a
second nurse sign off prior to administration
Used when one is at risk to harm others
Seclusion
ziprasidone risk
cardiovascular events
CNS stimulants, alpha 2 agonists, adrenergic uptake inhibitor
lithium toxicity can cause
death
ketamine is a
sedative
Assessments are done every what when in restraints
15 minutes
benztropine or diphenahydramine (in kids)
Assessment with CNS stimulants
ensure the patient is the one taking them. There is high risk for abuse
Highest risk when someone is taking antidepressants
Energized depression/suicide
1. reditabs
2. ativan
3. olanzipine
4. haldol
5. ketamine
System to check while in mechanical restraints