Antipsychotics

Question 1

Name the two atypical antipsychotics that are the most expensive

Answer 1

asenapine (Saphris) and iloperidone (Fanapt)

Question 2

Name the atypical antipsychotic that has a high risk of weight gain and metabolic syndrome

Answer 2

olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Question 3

Why does a pt who received injectable olanzapine (Zyprexa) receive it at a healthcare facility and be monitored for 3 hrs?

Answer 3

can cause post-injection delirium

Question 4

What does a patient who is taking Quetiapine (Seroquel) need to have done every 6 months?

Answer 4

eye exam due to risk of cataracts

Question 5

Name the atypical antipsychotic with the least amount of adverse effects, but the highest risk of hyperprolactinemia

Answer 5

Risperidone (Risperdal, Consta inj)

Question 6

Name the atypical antipsychotic that causes less weight gain, but is associated with dose related QT prolongation

Answer 6

Ziprasidone (Geodon)

Question 7

Name the only atypical antipsychotic that has proven effective in treatment of schizophrenia

Answer 7

Clozapine (Clozaril)

Question 8

What needs to be monitored with clozapine (Clozaril)?

Answer 8

WBC and ANC frequently due topotential for agranulocytosis

Question 9

Name the atypical antipsychotic that is the best choice for reversing metabolic effects

Answer 9

lurasidone (Latuda)

Question 10

Name the two typical antipsychotics that have less risk of EPSEs

Answer 10

thioridazine (Mellaril) and chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

Question 11

What is a potential adverse effect associated with thioridazine (Mellaril)?

Answer 11

retinitis pigmentosa

Question 12

Name the typical antipsychotic that is good for acute agitation as onset is 30 min

Answer 12

haloperidol (Haldol)- inj available