Antipsychotics Flashcards
1
Q
Typical
A
1st generation
used as mood stabilizer in psychosis
blocks D2 receptors
tx positve sx of schizophrenia
2
Q
typical meds
A
haloperidol (Haldol)
fluphenazine (Prolixin)
chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
3
Q
typical s/e
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EPS anticholinergic orthostatic hypotension lower seizure threshold NMS
4
Q
high potency
A
lower dose
less sedation
less anticholinergic s/e
higher EPS
5
Q
low potency
A
higher dose
very sedating
very anticholinergic
less EPS
6
Q
atypical
A
2nd generation
treat both positive and negative sx of schizophrenia
lower EPS
7
Q
atypical meds
A
aripiprazole (Abilify) ziprasidone (Geodon) olanzapine (Seroquel) risperidone (Risperdal) clozapine (Clozaril)
8
Q
atypical s/e
A
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
cardiotoxicity
lower EPS
9
Q
clozapine (Clozaril)
A
atypical
can cause agranulocytosis
should have CBC
notify if cold or flu sx