C&L Flashcards
1
Q
Delirium mnemonic:
A
whhhhimp
- wernickes
- hypoperfusion
- hypoxia
- hypoglycemia
- hypertensive encephalopathy
- meningitis
- poisons/medications
2
Q
Haldol IV
- more or less TdP?
- more or less EPS?
A
- more TdP
- less EPS
3
Q
Haldol IV
- what does patient need to have done?
- QTc limit to use it?
A
- telemetry
- daily EKGs for QTc
- monitor K and Mg
- <450msec
4
Q
Delirium
-reasonable doses of risperdal or zyprexa to start?
A
- risperidone 0.5mg BID w/PRNs for agitation
- zyprexa 2.5mg qHS w/PRNs for agitation
- sedating effects of Zyprexa to be used to your advantage.
5
Q
4 criteria for assessing capacity:
A
- ability to articulate a choice
- ability to understand relevant info and apply it to their situation.
- ability to appreciate the circumstances and consequences of diff Tx options.
- ability to rationally manipulate info and explain how they arrived at their decision.
6
Q
delirium
-impairments in which 3 areas?
A
consciousness, attention, perception.
7
Q
which two antidepressants cause most weight gain?
A
paroxetine and mirtazapine
8
Q
which antidepressant can cause modest weight loss?
A
buproprion
9
Q
antidepressant:
- most sexual dysfunction?
- least sexual dysfunction?
A
most = paroxetine least = buproprion
