Antipsychotic, Alzheimer's, and adderall drugs Flashcards
Antipsychotic drugs
Chlorprozamine HCL (Thorazine), Haloperidol (Haldol), Risperidone (Risperdal)
acronym used to remember side effects of antipsychotic drugs
STANCE
What does the S in STANCE stand for
Sedation
Sunlight sensitivity
What does the T in STANCE stand for
Tardive dyskinesia
Tachycardia
Tremors
What does the A in STANCE stand for
Anticholinergic
Agranulocytosis
Addiction
What does the N in STANCE stand for
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
What does the C in STANCE stand for
Cardiac arrhythmia’s (orthostatic hypotension)
What does the E in STANCE stand for
Extrapyramidal (akathesia)
Endocrine (change in libido)
Alzheimers medication
Donepezil HCL (Aricept)
Acronym for Alzheimer’s medication
A RICE PT
What does the A in A RICE PT stand for
Administer in evening just prior to bedtime
What does the R in A RICE PT stand for
Rifampin may result in drug/drug interactions
What does the I in A RICE PT stand for
indicated for Alzheimers
What does the C in A RICE PT stand for
Caution for the dreaded ‘Ds’
Dizziness, drowsiness, depression, diarrhea, deep muscle cramps
What does the E in A RICE PT stand for
Elevation in acetylcholine
What does the P in A RICE PT stand for
Pulse may become bradycardic
What does the t in A RICE PT stand for
Take without regard to food
Acronym for adderall
ADD HER ALL
what does the ADD stand for in ADD HER ALL
ADHD- indication
Dilation of pupils
Does not sleep- indication
What does HER stand for in ADD HER ALL
Hyperactivity
Evaluate for palpitations and tachycardia
Remind client to never alter dose
What does the ALL stand for in ADD HER ALL
Avoid MAOI, Caffeine, Stimulants
Loss of weight
Look for false sense of euphoria
drug used for ADD
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Ancroynm for Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
ADD
What does the ADD stand for
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Avoid caffeine
Do not break, crush or chew
Dopamine in cerebral cortex is increased
