Antipsychotics for SCHIZO

Question 1

which gen antipsychotics experience more side effects?

Answer 1

first gen

used less frequently

Question 2

Which antipsychotic med do we NOT give to someone with negative symptoms?

Answer 2

no first gen

Question 3

what are the first gen antipsychotics?

Answer 3

1. Chlorpromazine
2. Loxapine
3. Fluphenazine
4. Haloperidol

Question 4

What are the second/third gen antipsychotics?

Answer 4

1. Ariprazole
2. Clozapine
3. Lurasidone
4. Olanzipine
5. Quetiapine
6. Risperidone

Question 5

Which gen are LESS likely to have EPS symptoms?

Answer 5

2/3rd gen

Question 6

Which antipsychotic is the last resort med?

Answer 6

Clozapine

Question 7

What symptoms can be caused by clozapine?

Answer 7

1. agranulocytosis
2. Myocarditis
3. Siallorhea

Question 8

What are the long acting injectables?

Answer 8

1. olanzipine
2. palperidone
3. ziprasidone
4. haldol
5. aripriprazole

Question 9

What do you have to do before taking a long acting injectable?

Answer 9

must take PO med first to see if it works