Pharmacology Flashcards
1
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Role of nurse with Psychopharmacology
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- ethical and legal implications
- RN baseline assessment
- monitor side effects/adverse reactions
- note therapeutic effectiveness of medication
- patient education
2
Q
How do antidepressants work?
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blocks reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
3
Q
How do antipsychotics work?
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- block dopamine receptors
- atypical –> blocking serotonin receptors
4
Q
Herbal supplement to NOT give during psychotropic medication therapy
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- St. John’s Worts
- cava cava
- valerian
5
Q
How do benzodiazepines work?
A
inhibitory gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
6
Q
How do psychostimulants work?
A
increase release
- norepinephrine
- serotonin
- dopamine
7
Q
What are anxiolytics?
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antianxiety agents
8
Q
Anxiolytics info
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- DO NOT take long term - addiction may occur
- depresses CNS
- do not give with other psychotropics
- implement safety precautions (fall risk)
9
Q
Anxiolytics side effects
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- sedation
- orthostatic hypotension
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- paradoxical excitement (opposite effect)
10
Q
Herbal CNS depressants
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kava-kave, L-trytophan, melatonin
11
Q
Benzodiazepine anecdote (antagonist)
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Flumazenil (Romazicon)
12
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Anxiolytics medications
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- benzodiazepines
examples: - clonazepam (Klonopin)
- diazepam (Valium)
- alpazolam (Xanax)
- lorazepam (Ativan)
buspirone (Buspar) NO SEDATIVE EFFECTS
