Atypical antipsychotics Flashcards
1
Q
aripiprazole
A
Abilify
2
Q
Zyprexa
A
olanzipine
3
Q
quetiapine
A
Seroquil
4
Q
Risperdal
A
risperidone
5
Q
Which atypical antipsychotics are available as IM injection?
A
abilify and risperdal
6
Q
Which is available as an orally disintigrating tab?
A
risperdal
7
Q
What is Zydis?
A
the oral disintegrating Zyprexa
8
Q
Atypical are what generation of antipsychotics?
A
second
9
Q
Side effects include
A
weight gain, lipid abnormalities, restlessness, sedation, influenced gait, tremor
10
Q
Which atypical antipsychotics have the highest risk of sedation?
A
seroquil, zyprexa
11
Q
Drug interactions
A
all except risperidone: azole antifungals. carbamazepine affects risperidone and zyprexa
12
Q
Box warning
A
risk of death in elderly when used for dementia
13
Q
Patient counseling
A
Stress taking daily despite how patient feels
