First Generation Antipsychotic (Typical/Conventional)

Question 1

Names

Answer 1

-chlorpromazine
-haloperidol (haldol)
-loxapine (adasuve)

Question 2

Action

Answer 2

• blocks dopamine from being released in the brain
• helps diminish positive symptoms of schizophrenia

Question 3

Side Effects

Answer 3

-orthostatic hypotension
-photophobia
-photosensitivity
-sedation/lethargy
-anticholinergic effects
-Tardive Dyskinesia: involuntary movements of face, tongue, or limbs
-Extrapyramidal Syndrome: partisans like symptoms, restlessness, and muscle twitching

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

-hypersensitivity
-comatose
-depressed
-bone marrow depression
-blood dycrasias
-parkisons
-liver problems
-CAD
-hyper/hypo tension

Question 5

Nursing considerations

Answer 5

• may take 6-10 weeks to take effect
  -teach s&s of TD, EPS, and NMS
  -advise to get up slowly

Question 6

use

Answer 6

commonly used for psychosis