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Akathisia

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Compulsion to be in motion

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Akinesia

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Without movement

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Parkinsonian syndrome

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Tremor rigidity and slowed movement. Cogwheel feel to joints

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Used to treat psychotic symptoms, mostly used with schizophrenia.

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Antipsychotic drugs

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Anticholinergic side effects

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Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary hesitation, constipation.

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Agitation, hallucinations, delusions, combativeness and belligerent behavior, sleep disturbances, paranoid behavior, disorganized thinking all respond to antipsychotic drugs. What symptoms do not respond?

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Impaired judgment, lack of insight, depression, withdrawal.

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deconoate

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inject able

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sedation, postural hypo tension, weight gain, photosensitive, sexual dysfunction, breast swelling

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side effects of anti psychotic medication

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dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary hesitation, constipation

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anticholinergic side effects

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abnormal involuntary movement of the tongue, lips, jaw, face, and twitching, snakelike movement of the extremities. Can continue after discontinuation of meds

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tardive dyskinesia

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how do you prevent tardive dyskinesia?

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limit exposure to anti psychotic drugs or can prescribe vitamin E

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involuntary muscle spams or tightening of the mouth, jaw, face, and neck

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acute dystonic reactions

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fever, muscle rigidity, MS change and tachycardia. Occurs after starting a neuroleptic, medical emergency

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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Typical or Atypical?

Thorazine/chlorpromazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Mellaril/thioridazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Stelazine/trifluoperazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Prolixin/fluphenazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Navane/thiothixene

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Haldol/haloperidol

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Typical

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These drugs are avaliable in injectable form

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Haldol D, Thorozine, Prolixin D

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Typical or Atypical?

Cozapine/Clozaril

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Atypical

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What are most effective for negative symptoms of schizophrenia

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atypical antipsychotic drugs

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agranulacytosis can be a side affect of anti psychotic drugs. What must be monitored

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WBC

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which drug is useful in treatment-resistant patients; patients who experience tardive dyskinesia?

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clozapine

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Sedation is the most prominent side effect, no tardive dyskinesia, relieves positive and negative symptoms
resperidone/Risperdal
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name the 3 types of anti-depressent drugs
TCA's, MAOI's, second generation
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Typical or Atypical? | Resperidone/Risperdal
Atypical
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Imipramine/Tofranil, Amitriptyline/Elavil, are all what type of anti-depressents?
TCA's
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True or False TCA's may not be effective for 2-3 weeks after being started.
True
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True of False TCA's are contraindicated in individuals with certain types of heart disease
True
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TCA's are not lethal when OD'd on.
False, they are very lethal and SSRI's are a better choice for high suicide risk patient's
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what does anticholinergic effect?
autonomic (parasympathetic) systems. | sweating, sensitivity to heat, constipation, urinary retention
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True or Falsoe A side effect of TCA's in a bipolar patient can result in a precipitation of hypomania
True
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Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, are all what type of anti-depressants?
MAOI's
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_________ is a side effect from a high does of MAOI, or if a TCA is taken in conjunction with MAOI, or the wrong food is consumed
hypertension
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There are dietary restrictions with MAOIs. Food with high levels of ___________ should be avoided.
tyramine | beer, ale, wine, cheese, beef or chicken liver, smoked or pickled fish, summer sausage, fava beans
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True of False Stimulants, cold remedies, appetite suppressants do not have adverse drug interactions with MAOIs
False
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True or False Side effects and adverse effects are lower in second generation antidepressants than with TCA's or MAOI's
True
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Asendin/Amoxapine, Desyrel/trazadone, Ludiomil/maprotiline, Wellbutrin/bupropion, Effexor/venlafaxine, Serzone/nafazdone, are all types of what anti-depressend medication?
Second generation.
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Prozac/fluoxetine, Zoloft/setraline, Paxil/paroxetine, Celexa are all types of what anti-depressent medication?
SSRI
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Side effects are dose related with these types of medications
SSRI
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True or False SSRI's are toxic to the heart and lethal in overdose
False, they are less toxic to the heart and safer in overdose than TCAs
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Which type of anti-depressant are the most effective for treating atypical depressions and non-endogenous depression?
MAOIs
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Lithium is a mood stabilizer that treats Bipolar disorder. It can be toxic so _________ function must be checked
thyroid and kidney functions and also the levels of Li in the body.
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True or False Lithium must be taken several times a day and dosed by checking labs. It takes 2+ weeks to become therapeutic.
True
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Lithium is most effective at preventing depression rather than Mania
False, it is most effective in preventing recurrences of mania. It must be constantly taken in order to prevent mania. 70-90% of "typical" bipolar illness respond
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It is ok to take LIthium during 1st trimester of pregnancy
False
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Lithium is sometimes combined with antipsychoic drugs or antidepressants.
True
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Side effects including enlarged thyroid, dehydration, GI issues, CNS problems (mental dullness, decreased memory), and weight gain are all side effects of what medication?
Lithium
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This medication is most effective for rapid cycling and mixed bipolar disorders
Depakote/Calproic Acid
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Neurotin/Lamictal/Topomox are all anticovulsants also used for ___________
stabilizing moods
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Tegretol may depress bone marrow function and requires monitoring of blood count. What is it used for?
stabilizing moods/anticonvulsant
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TCa's, MAOI's, SSRI's and more specifically Xanax are used to teat _____________?
Panic Disorder with or without agoraphobia
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TCA's, MAOI's, SSRI;s, specifically Zoloft is used to treat ___________?
OCD
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Paxil and Beta Blockers are used to treat ___________?
social phobia
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Valium, LIbrium, Ativan, Xanax, are all Benzodiazepines used to treat ___________?
Generalized anxiety disorder
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True or False Benzo's are also used to treat people dextoxing from alcohol?
true
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What is Anxiolytic?
drug used to treat anxiety
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True or False Treatment issues with Benzo's include relapse and withdraw symptoms after meds dc'd, difficulty dc'ing, abuse liability, and overuse.
True
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The side effects of impaired muscle coordination and short-term memory problems are from what medication?
Benzodiazepines
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This medication has a high abuse potential and poses a safety problem
Barbiturates
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Quaaludes/Vistaril/Atarax/Miltown are all what type of medications?
Barbituates
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True or False: Anxiolytic drugs may not be combined with anti psychotic drugs?
False, they can be combined.
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Which medication used for anxiety takes 2-6 weeks to become effective and thus is not a good PRN?
Buspar
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Dalmane, Halcion, Restoril are all what type of medication?
Benzo's, specifically sleep meds
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This medication is used for sleep as there is no concern about developing dependence
Trazadone
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The best treatment for Bipolar and Schizophrenia is?
Medication
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Ritalin, Adderall, and Cylert are all used for what diagnosis?
ADHD, Hyperactivity
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Side effects of this drug include, insomnia, decreased appetite, stomach ache, headache, jitteriness
ADHD meds

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