antipsychotic facts Flashcards
1
Q
Rx potentially inappropriate in elderly (STOPP criteria) in pt with parkinsonism or Lewy Body Disease due to risk of severe extrapyramidal symptoms unless the following 2 are given
A
quetiapine
clozapine
2
Q
2 most likely to cause postural hyotension
A
quetiapine
clozapine
3
Q
monitoring of pt parameters for all antipyschotics - advisable to measure the following
A
advisable to measure prolactin at start, 6 months, yearly
4
Q
how often do pt with schizo need to have physical health monitoring including CVD risk assessment
A
atleast annually
5
Q
2 most likely to cause weight gain
A
olanzapine
clozapine
