Final Exam Flashcards
What med is a non-benzo for long term use pertaining to anxiety?
buspirone (Buspar)
What meds are psychostimulants? (3)
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- Lisdexamfetamine (Vivanse)
- Methylphenidate (Concerta, Daytrana)
What SNRI treats ADHD?
Atomexetine (Strattera)
What meds decrease ETOH cravings? (2)
- Naltrexone (Trexan)
- Topiramate (Topamax)
What med initiates a negative reaction when a pt drinks alcohol in any form?
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
What are special considerations for Antabuse?
Must sign consent
Must desire to quit
What med is for heroin withdrawal?
Methadone
What antipsychotics have a black box warning for suicidal ideation? (2)
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
What is the black box warning for clozapine (Clozapine)?
Can cause agranulocytosis
Which antipsychotic is used during pregnancy?
atypical
What antipsychotics are typical? (2)
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
What are nursing considerations for Lithium? (5)
- Administer with food
- Administer at bedtime
- Toxicity
- Watch salt intake
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
What is the appropriate serum level for lithium?
0.8-1.2 mEq/L
What chemical do benzos enhance?
GABA
What chemical do antipsychotics decrease?
Dopamine
What chemical does Buspirone enhance?
Serotonin
What are side effects of mood stabilizers aka Lithium? (8)
- fine hand tremors
- polyuria
- mild thirst
- mild nausea
- general discomfort
- wt gain
- slowed thinking
- fatigue
What are side effects of lithium toxicity? (6)
- vomiting
- slurred speech
- diarrhea
- confusion
- nystagmus
- arrythmias
What labs should be done often when a patient is on lithium?
renal
thyroid
drug levels
Typical Antipsychotics treats…
positive symptoms of schizophrenia
Typical Antipsychotics can cause…
extrapyramidal symptoms
Atypical Antipsychotics treats…
positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
What are the side effects of atypical antipsychotics?
metabolic syndrome:
- wt gain
- dyslipidemia
- insulin resistance
What are the side effects of typical antipsychotics?
- akathisia (restlessness)
aka muscle problems
What is tardive dyskinesia?
long-term use of antipsychotics can cause involuntary movements of facial muscles, tongue, and limbs
All antipsychotics have which side effects?
anticholinergic
What do you use to assess extrapyramidal side effects?
AIMS
Abnormal involuntary movement scale
What assessment could the nurse perform to assess for extrapyramidal side effects?
feel for cogwheel rigidity in shoulder joints during movement
What medications are used to treat EPS symptoms caused by antipsychotic medications?
benadryl
benztropine
How do antiretrovirals for HIV work?
-includes at least three medications
-inhibits viral replication or entry into cell
Side effects of antiretrovirals for HIV?
flu-like symptoms
skin dryness
rashes
anemia
numbness/tingling
depression
fat redistribution
hepatic/renal failure
Immunomodulators?
Interferons
Glatiramer acetate
Immunosupressants?
Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)
Mitoxantrone
Side effects of psychostimulants?
insomnia, appetite suppression, headache, abdominal pain, lethargy
What are Antiretroviral interactions?
PPIs
Antacids
St. John’s Wort
What are nursing considerations for interferons? (2)
- report depression or SI
- photosensitivity
What must be avoided when taking immuno-drugs?
rigorous exercise
What medications are used for maintenance of anxiety?
SSRI
SSNRI
TCAs
What medications are used for acute anxiety?
Benzos
Buspirone
How is the acute phase of schizophrenia directed?
Patient safety and medical stabilization
How are the stabilization and maintenance phases of schizophrenia directed?
focus on relapse prevention
Warning signs of suicide: “Is path warm”
Ideation
Substance Use
Purposelessness
Anxiety
Trapped
Hopelessness
Withdrawal
Anger
Recklessness
Mood Change
4 Behavioral warning signs of suicide
- giving away possessions
- reckless behavior or risk taking
- withdrawal from friends and family
- increased substance use
What are the 4 screening tools used for mood disorders?
- Beck
- Hamilton
- Geriatric Depression
- PHQ-9
What is the first line response for bipolar and depression?
medication
When is a patient with depression at most risk for suicide?
2-3 weeks after starting medication because they start feeling better
How long is the acute phase of MDD?
6-12 weeks
What is the first line medication category used for mania?
mood stabilizers
What is included in phase 1 of schizophrenia?
florid, disruptive symptoms, marked decrease in daily functioning
Treatment of choice for personality disorders?
CBT
DON’T MEDICATE
Intervention for BPD
DBT
What is the priority of care when working with patients who have personality disorders?
safety
What assessment tool is for risk of alcohol dependence?
3 & 10 question AUDITS
What score is at risk for alcohol addiction?
8-15
What score is at risk for drug addiction?
1-2
What is the nursing intervention when the patient is identified as at risk for addiction?
brief intervention
What is the nursing intervention when the patient is identified as moderate/high risk for addiction?
brief intervention
referral to treatment
behavioral therapy
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms 24-48hr:
anxiety
tachycardia
tremors
irritabiltity
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms 48-72hr:
delirium
Stimulant (cocaine, amphetamines) withdrawal symptoms:
depression
fatigue
Depressant (opiates) withdrawal symptoms:
rhinorrhea
insomnia
cramps
panic
chills/fever
What are nursing actions for substance abuse? SBIRT
Screening
Brief-
Intervention
Referral to
Treatment
In acute stabilization of substance disorder what is priority?
physical needs
What audit score for men is positive?
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