psychiatric meds

Question 1

G: chlorpromazine

B: Thorazine

Answer 1

Classification/Action

antypsychotic; phenothiazine; also antiemetic, tx for hiccups

Notes

SE: EPS (including dystonias, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia), anticholinergic effects, orthostatic decr in BP, photosensitivity; sedation, NMS (rare), agranulocytosis (rare)

Question 2

G: fluphenazine

B: Prolixin

Answer 2

Classification/Action

antipsychotic; phenothiazine

Notes

Also available in depot form for q 3-4 wk dosing

SE: see chlorpromazine

Question 3

G: haloperidol

B: Haldol

Answer 3

Classification/Action

antipsychotic

Notes

Also available in depot form for q 4 wk dosing

SE: anticholinergic effects, orthostatic decr BP, sedation, photosensitivity; EPS; NMS (rare)

Question 4

G: risperidone

B: Risperdol

Answer 4

Classification/Action

antipsychotic, atypical

Notes

SE: see haloperidol but less risk of EPS; also wt gain; hyperglycemia

Question 5

G: quetiapine fumarate

B: Seroquel

Answer 5

Classification/Action

antipsychotic, atypical; also mood stabilizer

Notes

SE: sedation, dizziness, wt gain; less risk of EPS

Question 6

G: benztropine

B: Cogentin

Answer 6

Classification/Action

Antiparkinson; adjunct for tx of Parkinson’s, including drug induced

Notes

not for pt w/glaucoma (due to anticholinergic SE)

SE: anticholinergic (dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation); confusion