antipsychotics

Question 1

typical ( 1st generation anpsychotcis) block what receptors

Answer 1

D2 only

Question 2

examples of typical antipsychotics

Answer 2

haloperidol

chlorpromazine

Question 3

typical antip are more likely to cause extra pyramidal side effect what are these

Answer 3

dystonia, akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism and dyskinesia but less likely to have metabolic abnroamltieis

Question 4

atypical antipsychotics - 2nd generation block what receptors

Answer 4

D2 and 5HT2A

Question 5

examples of atypical antipsychotics

Answer 5

clozapine
risperidone 
quetiapine 
olanzapine 
aripiprazole

Question 6

atypical antiP ar lielly to cause what metabolic abnroamltieis

Answer 6

elevate glucose

lipids and weight gain

Question 7

treatment for anxiety disorders 1sst and long lien

Answer 7

1st is SSRI
2nd prcegablin

bentos used for short term to treat acute anxiety or whilst waiting for SSRI to show effect

Question 8

if you have physical symptoms such as increased HR and tremor associated with the anxiety disorders which make it debilitating then non selective what can be used

Answer 8

beta blockers such as propranolol