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Antipsychotic, Alzheimer's, and adderall drugs Flashcards

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Antipsychotic drugs

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Chlorprozamine HCL (Thorazine), 
Haloperidol (Haldol),
 Risperidone (Risperdal)
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acronym used to remember side effects of antipsychotic drugs

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STANCE

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What does the S in STANCE stand for

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Sedation

Sunlight sensitivity

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What does the T in STANCE stand for

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Tardive dyskinesia
Tachycardia
Tremors

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What does the A in STANCE stand for

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Anticholinergic
Agranulocytosis
Addiction

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What does the N in STANCE stand for

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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What does the C in STANCE stand for

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Cardiac arrhythmia’s (orthostatic hypotension)

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What does the E in STANCE stand for

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Extrapyramidal (akathesia)

Endocrine (change in libido)

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Alzheimers medication

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Donepezil HCL (Aricept)

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Acronym for Alzheimer’s medication

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A RICE PT

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What does the A in A RICE PT stand for

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Administer in evening just prior to bedtime

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What does the R in A RICE PT stand for

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Rifampin may result in drug/drug interactions

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What does the I in A RICE PT stand for

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indicated for Alzheimers

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What does the C in A RICE PT stand for

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Caution for the dreaded ‘Ds’

Dizziness, drowsiness, depression, diarrhea, deep muscle cramps

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What does the E in A RICE PT stand for

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Elevation in acetylcholine

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What does the P in A RICE PT stand for

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Pulse may become bradycardic

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What does the t in A RICE PT stand for

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Take without regard to food

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Acronym for adderall

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ADD HER ALL

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what does the ADD stand for in ADD HER ALL

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ADHD- indication
Dilation of pupils
Does not sleep- indication

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What does HER stand for in ADD HER ALL

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Hyperactivity
Evaluate for palpitations and tachycardia
Remind client to never alter dose

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What does the ALL stand for in ADD HER ALL

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Avoid MAOI, Caffeine, Stimulants
Loss of weight
Look for false sense of euphoria

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drug used for ADD

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

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Ancroynm for Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

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ADD

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What does the ADD stand for

Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

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Avoid caffeine
Do not break, crush or chew
Dopamine in cerebral cortex is increased

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