Drugs - Antipsychotic - Typical 02 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a concern among all antipsychotic agents??
A
Ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death
2
Q
What channel do most of the older agents like thioridazine inhibit?
A
K+
3
Q
What class warning antipsychotics marketed in the USA carry?
A
May prolong QTc
4
Q
What blackbox warning exists for thioridazine, mesoridazine, pimozide, IM droperidol, and IV haloperidol?
A
May prolong QT interval
5
Q
What group of people are at highest risk of increased cerebrovascular events and mortality with the use of antipsychotics?
A
Elderly dementia patients
6
Q
What is the mnemonic for those antipsychotic agents with notable anti-cholinergic activity?
A
THree CHeerful OLd CLoset QUeens
Thioridazine, Chlorpromazine, Olanzepine, Clozapine, QUetiapine (due to its primary metabolite)
