Meds

Question 1

Chlorpromazine S/E

Answer 1

-Metalic rash in sun exposed places

Question 2

Thioridazine

Answer 2

Pigmented Retinopathy

Question 3

Risperidone

Answer 3

• Atypical antipsychotic
• Highest liklihood of EPS in atypicals
• Hyperprolactinemia

Question 4

Ziprazadone (geodon)

Answer 4

Highest risk for QT prolongating

Question 5

Aripiprazole

Answer 5

• Partial dopamine agonist
• Weight netural,
• INcreased risk of akathesia

Question 6

Olanzapine

Answer 6

-Highest risk for weight gain and sedation

Question 7

Quetapine

Answer 7

• alpha blocker
• Can cause orthostatic hypotension
• Can also cause cataracts

Question 8

Clozapine

Answer 8

• Used to treat refractory schizophrenia
• Must monitor white count for risk of agranulocytosis
• Also decreased siezure threshold

Question 9

Lithium

Answer 9

• Low theraputic index
• Must check thyroid function and renal function before administration
• If renally impaired dose adjustments must be made. Be sure to check renal function before starting lithium.