psych

Question 1

2nd generation antipsych:

Answer 1

Aripiprazole
Quetiapine
Clozapine (Reserved for severe, treatment-refractory schizophrenia)
Risperidone

most commonly cause weight gain and metabolic changes ( insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, and lipid abnormalities)

Question 2

1st (typical) generation antipsych:

Answer 2

Haloperidol (More effective for treating positive symptoms)
chlorpromazine

most commonly cause extrapyramidal symptoms,

Question 3

Schizophrenia positive symptoms:

Answer 3

reality distortion symptoms of hallucinations and delusions.

Question 4

Negative symptoms

Answer 4

referred to as deficit symptoms. Examples of negative symptoms include decreased expressiveness, apathy, flat affect, and a lack of energy

Question 5

First drug used to treat psychosis

Answer 5

chlorpromazine

Question 6

Medications such as ………………………………………. are used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms

Answer 6

propranolol, lorazepam (Ativan), amantadine, benztropine, and diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Question 7

Parkinson’s is a

Answer 7

Neurodegenerative disorder (too little dopamine)

Question 8

Ketamine is a strong …………………………..

Answer 8

NMDA antagonist