Antipsychotics
which group of antipsychotics have the side effects of EPS. Name two (2).
what is first generation?
what is thorazine, haldol, fluphenazine?
most common antianxiety medication.
what type of side effects do tricyclic antidepressants have?
what is anticholinergic, sedation or drowsiness?
therapeutic level for lithium
what is 0.6 - 1.2?
What does HARMED correlate with?
what is seretonin syndrome?
What are the four EPSs?
what is akathisia, acute dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia?
Given for benzo overdose.
what is flumazenil/romazicon?
These type of antidepressants block the reuptake and thus blocking the destruction of serotonin.
what is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
until therapeutic levels are reached, how frequently are lithium levels drawn?
what is q 2-3 days?
what does HARMED stand for?
first generation treat what type of schizophrenic symptoms.
what is positive symptoms?
this antidepressant is used in low doses, but is labeled use for sleep maintenance (staying asleep)
what is doxepin (silentor)?
what type of medications do you need to avoid intake of tyramine?
what is MAOIs?
Lithium can cause what two medical problems.
what is hypothyroidism and renal impairement?
what is the acronym for NMS?
what is FEVER?
what medication in second generation has agranulocytosis as a side effect.
what is clozaril or clozapine?
This anti-anxiety medication is used for people who have addiction problems, but need anti-anxiety medications. Has no addictive properties.
what is buspirone or buspar?
These medications increase both serotonin and norepinephrine by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.
examples?
what is SNRIs, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors?
Ex: effexor, cymbalta, pristiq
Name three (3) major side effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
what is suicidal thoughts, tremor, weight gain, sedation, thrombocytopenia, liver failure, birth defects, orthostasis, depression, potentially serious rash.
What is fever, encephalitis, vitals sign instability, eleveated WBC/CPK and rigidity?
What medication is the treatment for EPS.
what is cogentin?
this type of medication has sedative effects without anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant effects of benzodiazepines.
what is hypnotics: short acting sedative sleep agents?
paroxetine, citalopram, selegiline, fluoxetine.
which medication doesn't belong?
what is selegiline?