Exam 2-Wk7 Flashcards
week 7
EPS sx’s
5
acute dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, TD, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
NMS
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
life threatening, high fever, diaphoresis, unstable BP, dysrhythmias, AMS
AMS: altered mental state
Akathisia
motor restlessness
acute dystonia
acute sustained contraction of muscles, usually of the head, neck, and back
parkinsonism
Having tremor, muscle rigidity, stooped posture, and a shuffling gait.
TD
unusual tongue or face movements
Treatment for NMS
3
- antipyretics
- electrolyte replacements
- muscle relaxants
Treatment for acute dystonia
3
- Anticholinergics
- diphenhydramine
- benztropine
Treatment for Akathisia
3
- beta-adrenergic blockers
- anticholinergics
- benzodiazepines
Treatment for Parkinsonism
2
anticholinergic drugs and amantadine
Treatment for TD
and risk of treatment
valbenazine improves TD symptoms but can cause QT prolongation
hypoxia
insufficient oxygen at tissue level
hypoxemia
insufficient oxygen in blood
Drug class that causes QT prolongation
2
FGA, SGA
Drug class that causes Orthostatic Hypotension
3
TCAs, FGA, SGA
Benefits of CNS depression
- decreased anxiety
- improved mood
- antipsychotic effects
- anticonvulsant effects
- anti-spasm effects
- anesthesia
- decreased pain
- improved sleep
Risks of CNS depression
oversedation, respiratory depression, mental confusion
2 neurotransmitters inhibited in CNS depression
ACh and dopamine
Inhibition of ACh results
less anxiety, improved sleep
Inhivition of dopamine results
less psychotic, less hyperactivity