Final review--symptoms Flashcards
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
fever elevated WBC's and CPK vital signs unstable encephalopathy lead pipe rigidity (ATI--Life threatening medical emergency: sudden high grade fever, BP fluctuations, dysrhythmias, muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, drooling, and change in level of consciousness developing into coma
anticholinergic effects
dry mouth blurred vision photophobia urinary hesitancy/retnetion constipation tachycardia
neuroendocrine effects
gynecomastia (breast enlargement), galactorrhea, and menstral irregularities
acute dystonia
severe spasms of tongue, neck, face or back; crisis situation which requires rapid treatment
parkinsonism
bradykinesia, rigidity, shuffling gait, drooling, and tremors
akathisia
unable to stand still or sit and is continually pacing and agitated
tardive dyskinesia
involuntary movements of the tongue and face, such as lip-smacking, cause speech and/or eating disturbances; can also include involuntary movements of arms, legs or trunk
what activates dopamine receptors thus counteracting antipsychotic agents?
levodopa
serotonin syndrome
altered mental status
sweating
clonus (involuntary muscle contraction)
fever
dopamine
mood energy concentration attention pleasure motivation muscle movements
Norepinephrine
mood
energy
concentration
alertness
glutamate
gas pedal excitatory learning memory sends signals between nerve cells
GABA
gamma aminobutyric acid
inhibitory-brake
reduces activity of neurons
inc GABA–dec anxiety, induce sleep; stop or prevent seizures
Serotonin
appetite, anxiety, sexual desire, mood
hyperkalemia
Muscle weakness, fatigue, dyspnea and dysrhythmias
