Drugs Flashcards
Risperidone is used to treat-
Autism
Sleep Problems
BPD
Resperidone can cause what to happen to boys and girls?
Breast development in boys + girls
Resperidone can lead to -
Sexual Dysfunction (Because of Increased Prolactin)
Motor Difficulties
Orthostatic Hypotension
Don’t give Risperidone with-
Lorazepam
Risperidone has been approved for-
Acute Mania
Lurasidone is used to treat -
Bipolar Depression
Side effects of Lurasidone include-
Sedation
Extrapyramidal Symptoms/ EDS (Affected Motor Control + Coordination + Tardive Dyskenesia)
Tardive Dyskenesia is-
A disorder that causes involuntary facial tics after prolonged anti-psychotic use
What should you monitor for Lurasidone?
AIMS
Serum Glucose Levels
Liver Enzymes
Olanzapine is used for -
Schizophrenia
What are the side effects of Olanzapine?
Sedation
Weight Gain
Hyperglycemia
New Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Must monitor Olanzapine for-
New onset type 2 diabetes
Must monitor Olanzapine for-
Excess Sedation
What are the things that you must monitor for in general whenever it comes to 2nd Gen Anti-Psychotics?
Fall Risks
Metabolic Syndrome
Weight Gain
Risk of Stroke for Older PT’s
Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine is used to treat -
ADHD + Narcolepsy
Atypical Antipsychotics include:
Olanzapine, Risperidone, Risperidone ER, Lurasidone, Paliperidone, Paliperidone ER, Quetiapine
Paliperidone + Paliperidone ER has the same SE and Treatments as-
Risperidone
Clozapine is a last resort due to-
WBC, especially Neutrophil Count
Clozapine treats-
Severely Ill PT’s with Schizophrenia
What should you monitor a PT taking Clozapine for?
Monitor their labs
When can clozapine be prescribed?
PT’s are put on a registry so they can’t take it until they’ve had lab results done
Quetiapine treats-
Bipolar Depression + Sleep Problems
Quetiapine PT’s should be monitored for-
Weight Gain,
Higher risk of Metabolic Syndrome,
Monitor Blood Sugar
Atypical Anti-Psychotics are-
2nd Gen Anti-Psychotics
Name off a buncha Stimulants:
Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine, Methylphenidate + Methylphenidate ER, Lisdexamfetamine, Dexmethylphenidate
Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine treats-
ADHD + Narcolepsy
Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine SE =
Higher Alertness, BP + HR, Vasoconstriction, Blood Sugar Level
What can long-term or high doses of amphetamines cause?
Heart Problems, Psychosis, Anger
Methylphenidate + Methylphenidate ER has the same SE and Treatment Uses as-
Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine
Lisdexamfetamine Treats-
ADHD, Binge-Eating Disorder
Lisdexamfetamine SE =
Dry Mouth, Insomnia
Dexmethylphenidate Treats-
ADHD
What should you monitor in a PT taking Dexmethylphenidate?
Seizure, BP + Cardiac Status, Potential Abuse + Dependance on Drug
What lab tests should you expect from a PT taking Dexmethylphenidate?
Periodic CBC, Differential Platelet Counts, Abnormal Liver Function Test (LFT)
Atomoxetine is a-
Non-Stimulant
Atomoxetine is used to treat-
ADHD