00 Psychiatry Review Flashcards
What is the generic name of Thorazine?
Chlorpromazine (typical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Prolixin?
Fluphenazine (typical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Haldol?
Haloperidol (typical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Compazine?
Prochlorperazine (typical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Abilify?
Aripiprazole (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Clozaril?
Clozapine (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Latuda?
Lurasidone (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Zyprexa?
Olanzapine (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Invega?
Paliperidone (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Seroquel?
Quetiapine (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Risperdal?
Risperidone (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Geodon?
Ziprasidone (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Maintena?
Abilify long-acting injectable (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Relprevv?
Olanzapine long-acting injectable (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Sustenna?
Paliperidone long-acting injectable (atypical antipsychotic)
What is the generic name of Consta?
Risperidone long-acting injectable (atypical antipsychotic)
Why antipsychotics have an indication as adjunctive treatment for MDD?
Aripiprazole, Quetiapine XR, Olanzapine-fluoxetine
Which antipsychotic is indicated for refractory schizophrenia?
Clozapine
What is the BBW with antipsychotics?
Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Increased risk of suicide
What are the multiple BBWs for Clozapine?
Agranulocytosis (ANC < 500 - blood testing required weekly for first 6 months). Orthostatic hypotension. Seizure
You should inform patients and caregivers that if the patient misses taking Clozapine for more than how many days, should they not restart their medication at the same dosage, but rather contact their physician for dosing instructions?
48 hours
What is an absolute contraindication to Clozapine treatment?
WBC < 3500 or ANC < 2000
When should Clozapine treatment be interrupted?
WBC< 3000 or ANC < 1500
When should Clozapine treatment be discontinued?
WBC < 2000 or ANC < 1000
What is the starting and target dose of Clozapine?
Starting: 12.5mg QD or BID. Target: 300-450mg QD in divided doses
If someone gets tardive dyskinesia, what is a good antipsychotic to switch to?
Clozapine, doesn’t block D2
What are two treatment options for Irritability Associated with Autism?
Risperidone or Aripiprazole
What are the medication options for Bipolar Depression?
Quetiapine (SR or XR), Olanzapine-Fluoxetine, Lurasidone
What is the generic name of Symbyax?
Olanzapine-Fluoxetine Combination (fixed dosed)
What are the contraindications to Geodon (Ziprasidone) use?
Causes QT prolongation. Do not use with MI or other heart issues
What is a unique indication for Invega (Paliperidone)?
Treatment of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers and/or antidepressant therapy in adults. Given in special delivery capsule that causes GHOST SHELL in the stool
What two medications can cause a ghost shell in the stool?
Concerta and Invega
What is the generic for Saphris?
Asenapine (atypical - only sublingual antipsychotic)
What are the two long-acting injectable (LAI) typical antipsychotics?
Haloperidol and Fluphenazine
All antipsychotics that have long-acting injectables require an overlap of 2-3 weeks with the first long-acting injection except which two?
Olanzapine and Paliperidone
How is Relprevv dosed?
By intramuscular gluteal injection every 2-4 weeks
What is a rare and unique side effect of Relprevv (Zyprexa)?
Post-injection delirium sedation syndrome (PDSS). Usually happens within 3 hours after injection. You will need to stay in the clinic for at least 3 hours after injection to monitor
What are the common and expected ADRs of atypicals?
Dizziness. Sedation/Activation. Orthostatic hypotension. Hyperprolactinemia. Weight gain/hyperglycemia/Dyslipidemia
Which atypicals cause sedation?
Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine
Which atypicals cause activation?
Aripiprazole, Ziprasidone, Lurasidone
Which atpyicals cause orthostatic hypotension?
Clozapine, Quetiapine (both cause sedation as well), Risperidone
Which atypicals cause Hyperprolactinemia?
Risperidone, Paliperidone, Olanzapine
Which atypicals cause Metabolic Syndrome (weight gain/hyperglycemia/dyslipidemia)?
Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone
What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
Caused by antipsychotic drugs. Can cause muscle rigidity, altered mental status, acute renal failure, etc. It is NOT EPS
Which antipsychotics have a higher incidence of causing EPS?
High-potent D2-receptor antagonists (Haloperidol, Fluphenazine, Risperidone, Olanzapine)
What is Haloperidol Lactate?
Used in the cocktail for acute agitation/aggression/delirium. Given IM or IV. Higher risk of QTc prolongation
Which Haloperidol preparation comes in sesame oil base?
Haloperidol deconate (IM)
What are the common Mood Stabilizers?
Lithium, Divalproex sodium (Depakote), Valproic acid (Depakene), Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
What is the PK of Lithium like?
100% F, 100% renal clearance (can use in hepatic failure)
What is the formula to convert from mEq to Mg?
mEq = (mg/MW) x valence
What are the Lithium levels for acute mania and maintenance?
Acute mania: 0.8-1.5 mEq/L
Maintenance: 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What are some general side effects with Lithium?
GI (N/V) - take with food. Lethargy. Polyuria/Polydipsia/Nocturia
What are some long term effects of Lithium use?
Nephrogenic DI. Hypothyroidism
What is seen in Lithium toxicity?
> 1.5 (tremor, persistent diarrhea, loss of coordination, slurred speech, lethargy). > 2.0 (arrhythmias, CNS depression, seizures, coma, death)
How is Valproic Acid usually dosed?
15-20mg/kg given BID