Chapter 64: Schizophrenia/Psychosis Flashcards

1
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Schizophrenia cause is multifactorial and includes altered brain structure and chemistry, primarily involving _____, ____ and _____

A

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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5
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Antipsychotics primarily bock which receptors

A

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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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There is an increased risk of mortality when antipsychotics are used for ____ in elderly with dementia-related psychosis

A

agitation control

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12
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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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13
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First-generation antipsychotic MOA

A

work mainly by blocking dopamine-2 (D2) receptors

with minimal serotonin receptor blockade

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14
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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

A

thioridazine

haloperidol

chlorpromazine

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16
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Besides QT prolongation, what are other warnings for FGAs

A

orthostasis/falls

anticholinergic effects

CNS depression

EPS

hyperprolactinemia

neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

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17
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Side effects of FGAs

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Sedation, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, increased prolactin, EPS

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18
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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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19
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(higher or lower) potency drugs have ↑ sedation and ↓ EPS

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Lower

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20
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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

A

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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23
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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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24
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Second generation antipsychotic MOA

A

work mainly by blocking dopamine-2 (D2) receptors

serotonin (5-HT2A) receptors

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25
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Aripiprazole brand name

A

Abilify

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26
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Abilify Maintena is an IM suspension given every ____

A

month

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27
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Aristada (Abilify) is an IM suspension given every ____

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4-6 weeks

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28
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Clozapine brand name

A

Clozaril

Fazaclo ODT

Versacloz suspension

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29
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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)

A

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

A

Agranulocytosis

seizures

constipation

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

32
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Abilify side effects

A

Akathisia

33
Q

Which SGA requires REMS program

A

Clozapine

34
Q

To start clozapine treatment, baseline ANC must be

A

> /= 1500/mm3

35
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Clozapine therapy must be stopped if ANC falls below

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1000/mm3

36
Q

Lurasidone brand name

A

Latuda

37
Q

Lurasidone side effects

A

Somnolence, EPS (dystonias), nausea

- Nearly weight, lipid and glucose neutral

38
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Olanzapine brand name

A

Zyprexa

Zyprexa Zydis ODT

Zyprexa Relprevv injection

39
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Zyprexa Relprevv injection suspension lasts ____

A

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)

A

3 hours

41
Q

Olanzapine side effects

A

Somnolence

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

42
Q

Paliperidone brand name

A

Invega

Invega Sustenna

Invega Trinza

43
Q

How often is Invega Sustenna IM injection given

A

monthly

44
Q

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

A

every 3 months

start only after receiving Invega Sustenna x 4 months

45
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Paliperidone side effects

A
  • ↑ prolactin – sexual dysfunction, galactorrhea, irregular/missed periods
  • EPS, especially at higher doses
  • Metabolic syndrome (↑ weight, ↑ BG, ↑ lipids)
46
Q

Quetiapine brand name

A

Seroquel

47
Q

Quetiapine SE

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

- Low EPS risk- often used for psychosis in PD

48
Q

When should Seroquel XR be taken and how

A

At night, without food or with a light meal

49
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Risperidone brand name

A

Risperdal

Risperdal Consta

50
Q

How often is Risperdal Consta IM injection given

A

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

A

Geodon

53
Q

Should ziprasidone be taken with or without food

A

with food

54
Q

Ziprasidone CI

A

QT prolongation: do not use with QT risk

55
Q

What SGA comes as a sublingual tablet

A

Asenapine (Saphris)

56
Q

Counseling for Asenapine (Saphris)

A

No food/drink for 10 min after dose

57
Q

Asenapine (Saphris) side effect with SL tab

A

Tongue numbness

58
Q

Which antipsychotics can cause increased prolactin, leading to painful gynecomastia

A

risperidone

paliperidone

59
Q

Which SGA can cause painful dystonia and tardive diskinesia

A

Haloperidol

60
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Which SGAs have cardiac risk/QT prolongation

A

Ziprasidone, haloperidol, thioridazine, chlorpromazine

61
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Besides FGAs, which SGAs have high risk of EPS

A

Risperidone

paliperidone (at high doses)

62
Q

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

A

Quetiapine

63
Q

Which SGAs worsen metabolic issues

A

olanzapine

quetiapine

64
Q

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

A

aripiprazole

ziprasidone

lurasidone

asenapine

65
Q

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

A

Haloperidol IV or IM

Alternatives:
Ziprasidone IM
Olanzapine IM

66
Q

Which SGAs come as ODT

A

Aripiprazole, olanzapine, risperidone

67
Q

Which SGAs come as oral liquids

A

aripiprazole

fluphenazine

haloperidol

risperidone

68
Q

Which SGA comes as a patch

A

Asenapine

69
Q

Which SGAs can cause hyperglycemia and weight gain

A

olanzapine

quetiapine

risperidone

paliperidone

70
Q

Risperidone oral solution cannot be mixed with

A

Cola or tea

71
Q

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

A

Valbenazine (Ingrezza)

72
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Valbenazine warnings

A

Somnolence

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

A

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

A

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
76
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How do you treat NMS

A
  • 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