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Chapter 64: Schizophrenia/Psychosis Flashcards

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Schizophrenia cause is multifactorial and includes altered brain structure and chemistry, primarily involving _____, ____ and _____

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DA

serotonin

and glutamine

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Common symptoms of schizophrenia

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Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganized thinking/behavior

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Negative Signs and Symptoms of schizophrenia according to the DSM-5 include

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  • Loss of interest in everyday activities
  • Lack of emotion (apathy)
  • Inability to plan or carry out activities
  • Poor hygiene
  • Social withdrawal
  • Loss of motivation (avolition)
  • Lack of speech (alogia)
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Positive Signs and Symptoms of schizophrenia according to the DSM-5 include

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  • Hallucinations: can be auditory (hearing voices), visual or somatic
  • Delusions: beliefs held by the patient that are without a basis in reality
  • Disorganized thinking/behavior
  • Difficulty paying attention
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Antipsychotics primarily bock which receptors

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DA and serotonin

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What drug class is used first line in schizophrenia & why

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Second-generation antipsychotics; they have a lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms

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Medications/illicit drugs that can cause psychotic symptoms

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  • Anticholinergics (centrally-acting, high doses)
  • Dextromethorphan
  • DA or DA agonists (e.g., Requip, Mirapex, Sinemet)
  • Interferons
  • Stimulants
  • Systemic steroids
  • Illicit drugs include bath salts, cannabis, cocaine, LSD, methylphenidate/ice/crystal, PCP
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FGAs have a high incidence of EPS, including ____, ______, ______, and _____

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  • painful dystonias (muscle contractions)
  • dyskinesias (abnormal movements)
  • tardive dyskinesias (repetitive, involuntary movements such as grimacing and eye blinking)
  • akathisia (restlessness, inability to remain still)
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Tardive dyskinesias (TD) can be irreversible; the drug causing the TD should be ____

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discontinued

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Which two drugs should not be given together (i.e., in an injection) d/t risk of excessive sedation and breathing difficulty

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Olanzapine and benzodiazepines

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There is an increased risk of mortality when antipsychotics are used for ____ in elderly with dementia-related psychosis

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agitation control

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Several antipsychotics also carry a warning for an increased risk of ____ in patients with dementia

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stroke

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First-generation antipsychotic MOA

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work mainly by blocking dopamine-2 (D2) receptors

with minimal serotonin receptor blockade

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Thioridazine boxed warning

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QT prolongation

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15
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Which FGAs have a warning for QT prolongation

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thioridazine

haloperidol

chlorpromazine

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Besides QT prolongation, what are other warnings for FGAs

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orthostasis/falls

anticholinergic effects

CNS depression

EPS

hyperprolactinemia

neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

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Side effects of FGAs

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Sedation, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, increased prolactin, EPS

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What medication class can you give with FGAs to limit/avoid painful dystonic reactions

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Anticholinergics (e.g., benztropine, diphenhydramine)

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(higher or lower) potency drugs have ↑ sedation and ↓ EPS

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Lower

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(higher or lower) potency drugs have ↓ sedation and ↑ EPS

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Higher

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21
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Haloperidol brand name

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Haldol

Haldol Decanoate

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22
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Haldol Decanoate is given how often and via what route

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IM monthly

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Fluphenazine decanoate is given how often and via what route

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IM every 2 weeks

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Second generation antipsychotic MOA

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work mainly by blocking dopamine-2 (D2) receptors

serotonin (5-HT2A) receptors

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Aripiprazole brand name

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Abilify

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Abilify Maintena is an IM suspension given every ____

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month

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Aristada (Abilify) is an IM suspension given every ____

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4-6 weeks

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Clozapine brand name

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Clozaril

Fazaclo ODT

Versacloz suspension

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Clozapine is very effective and has ↓ risk of EPS/TD, but used no sooner than ___ line due to severe SE potential (metabolic effects, neutropenia)

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3rd

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30
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Clozapine boxed warning

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  • Significant risk of potentially life-threatening neutropenia/agranulocytosis (REMS program)
  • Myocarditis and cardiomyopathy: d/c if suspected
  • Seizures
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31
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Clozapine side effects

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Agranulocytosis

seizures

constipation

metabolic syndrome (↑ weight, ↑ BG, ↑ lipids)

32
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Abilify side effects

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Akathisia

33
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Which SGA requires REMS program

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Clozapine

34
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To start clozapine treatment, baseline ANC must be

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> /= 1500/mm3

35
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Clozapine therapy must be stopped if ANC falls below

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1000/mm3

36
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Lurasidone brand name

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Latuda

37
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lurasidone side effects

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somnolence, EPS (dystonias), nausea

** Nearly weight, lipid and glucose neutral

38
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Olanzapine brand name

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Zyprexa

Zyprexa Zydis ODT

Zyprexa Relprevv injection

39
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Zyprexa Relprevv injection suspension lasts ____

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2-4 weeks

40
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Zyprexa Relprevv injection can cause sedation (including coma) and delirium following injection & must be administered in a registered healthcare facility. Patients must be monitored for _____ post-injection (REMS program requirements)

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3 hours

41
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Olanzapine side effects

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Somnolence

metabolic syndrome (↑ weight, ↑ BG, ↑ lipids)

42
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Paliperidone brand name

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Invega

Invega Sustenna

Invega Trinza

43
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How often is Invega Sustenna IM injection given

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monthly

44
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How often is Invega Trinza IM injection given and when should it be started

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every 3 months

start only after receiving Invega Sustenna x 4 months

45
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Paliperidone side effects

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  • ↑ prolactin – sexual dysfunction, galactorrhea, irregular/missed periods
  • EPS, especially at higher doses
  • Metabolic syndrome (↑ weight, ↑ BG, ↑ lipids)
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Quetiapine brand name

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Seroquel

47
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Quetiapine SE

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  • Somnolence, metabolic syndrome (↑ weight, ↑ BG, ↑ lipids)

- Low EPS risk- often used for psychosis in PD

48
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When should Seroquel XR be taken and how

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At night

without food or with a light meal

49
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Risperidone brand name

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Risperdal

Risperdal Consta

50
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How often is Risperdal Consta IM injection given

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every 2 weeks

51
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Risperidone SE

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  • ↑ prolactin – sexual dysfunction, galactorrhea, irregular/missed periods
  • EPS, especially at higher doses
  • Metabolic syndrome (↑ weight, ↑ BG, ↑ lipids)
52
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Ziprasidone brand name

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Geodon

53
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Should ziprasidone be taken with or without food

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with food

54
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Ziprasidone CI

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QT prolongation: do not use with QT risk

55
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What SGA comes as a sublingual tablet

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Asenapine (Saphris)

56
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Counseling for Asenapine (Saphris)

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No food/drink for 10 min after dose

57
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Asenapine (Saphris) side effect with SL tab

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Tongue numbness

58
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Which antipsychotics can cause increased prolactin, leading to painful gynecomastia

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risperidone

paliperidone

59
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Which SGA can cause painful dystonia and tardive diskinesia

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Haloperidol

60
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Which SGAs have cardiac risk/QT prolongation

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Ziprasidone

haloperidol

thioridazine

chlorpromazine

61
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Besides FGAs, which SGAs have high risk of EPS

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Risperidone

paliperidone (at high doses)

62
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Which SGA should you give someone if they have history of movement disorder (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease)

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Quetiapine

63
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Which SGAs worsen metabolic issues

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olanzapine

quetiapine

64
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Which SGAs are preferred in overweight/metabolic risk (e.g., increased TG)

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aripiprazole

ziprasidone

lurasidone

asenapine

65
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Which antipsychotics should be given in someone who has acute psychosis and refusing PO meds

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Haloperidol IV or IM

Alternatives:
Ziprasidone IM
Olanzapine IM

66
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Which SGAs come as ODT

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aripiprazole

olanzapine

risperidone

67
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Which SGAs come as oral liquids

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aripiprazole

fluphenazine

haloperidol

risperidone

68
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Which SGA comes as a patch

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asenapine (Saphris)

69
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Which SGAs can cause hyperglycemia and weight gain

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olanzapine

quetiapine

risperidone

paliperidone

70
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Risperidone oral solution cannot be mixed with

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Cola or tea

71
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What is the first drug that has been approved for tardive diskinesia

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Valbenazine (Ingrezza)

72
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Valbenazine warnings

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Somnolence

73
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Deutetrabenzine, another drug approved for tardive diskinesia, has a CI for

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Hepatic impairment

74
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is rare, but highly lethal. It occurs commonly with FGAs and is due to

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D2 blockade

75
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Signs of NMS include

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  • Hyperthermia
  • Extreme muscle rigidity (called “lead pipe” rigidity), which can lead to respiratory failure
  • Mental status changes
  • Other signs can include tachycardia, tachypnea, and BP changes
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How do you treat NMS

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  • Taper off the antipsychotic quickly and consider another choice (quetiapine or clozapine)
  • Provide supportive care
  • Cool the pt down
  • Muscle relaxation with BZDs or dantrolene is sometimes used, as some cases may require a DA agonist such as bromocriptine

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