Anti-Psychotics Flashcards
1
Q
which anti-psychotic drug is associated the most with NMS
A
Haloperidol
2
Q
which anti-psychotic drug is the cheapest
A
Clozpaine
3
Q
which drug is better at treating mild to moderate schizophrenia
A
Olanzapine
4
Q
which drugs block dopamine and serotonin receptors
A
Clozapine
Olanzapine
Risperidone
5
Q
First line agent for tx of psychosis
A
Risperidone
6
Q
which drugs can cause insulin resistance & need to monitor blood sugar?
A
Olanzapine
Clozapine
7
Q
what do olanzapine and clozapine do to blood sugar?
A
increase mean glucose levels as well as Insulin after a glucose load –> can cause insulin resistance
8
Q
L-DOPA is almost always given with
A
carbidopa
9
Q
Mild tremor in Parkinson’s should start with
A
Anticholinergics
10
Q
Mild Rigidity in Parkinson’s should start with
A
Dopaminergic agonist
