Psychopharm Flashcards
1
Q
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
A
- Rare, life-threatening side effect of traditional antipsychotics
- Muscle rigidity, high fever, sweating, unstable BP, altered mental status, autonomic dysfunction
- Rapid onset, usually within the first 2 weeks (but can occur at any time)
- Immediately discontinue drug to avoid potentially fatal outcome
2
Q
Medications for Tourette’s
A
Antipsychotic medications like Haloperidol/Haldol are often used to control tics by affecting dopamine levels
Research findings suggest that either an excess of dopamine or increased sensitivity of dopamine receptors is related to Tourette’s
3
Q
Which of the psychotropic meds can help treat premature ejaculation?
A
SSRIs have the side effect of delayed ejaculation
E.g. Fluoxetine
