Antipsychotics Flashcards
1
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Side effects occurring in antipsychotics that block dopamine
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EPS, hyperprolactinemia, amennorrhea, galactorrhea, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
2
Q
Antipsychotics having the strongest autonomic effects
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Chlorpromazine or thioridazine
3
Q
Agent with greater affinity for 5HT2A receptor; reserved for refractiory schizophrenia, and can cause weight gain and agranulocytosis
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Clozapine
4
Q
Anti-psychotics shown not to cause tardive dyskinesia
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Clozapine and quetiapine