Important Side Effects Flashcards
1
Q
HAM side effects =
Found in: (2)
A
antiHistamine –> sedation
antiAdenergic –> hypotension
antMuscarinic –> dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention
TCAs
Low-potency antipsychotics
2
Q
\_\_\_ + \_\_\_ --> Serotonin syndrome = All the following EXCEPT: A. confusion B. flushing C. diaphoresis D. tremor, myoclonic jerks E. hypothermia, hypertonicity F.rhabdomyolysis G. renal failure H. DEATH
A
SSRIs, MAOIs
E. hypERthermia
3
Q
___ + ( ___ or ___ ) –> Hypertensie crisis
A
MAOIs + foods w/ tyramine OR sympathomimetics
Caused by buildup of stored catecholamines
4
Q
High potency traditional antipsychotics cause ___
A
Extrapyramidal SE =
Parkinsonism
Akathisia = restlessness + agitation
Dystonia = sustained contraction of muscles of neck, tongue, eyes
5
Q
T/F: Extrapyramidal SEs are irreversible.
A
False. Reversible, within days
6
Q
Parkinsonism = (3)
A
masklike face, cogwheel rigidity, pill-rolling tremors
7
Q
Hyerprolactinemia caused by ___
A
High potency traditional antipsychotics
