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psychopharmacology Flashcards

1
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Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs displays these symptoms: muscular rigidity, cramping, and stiff tongue?

A

acute dystonia

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Which medication requires teaching on specific dietary restrictions and interactions with several other drugs?

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phenelzine

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Which drug has the side effect of long term- growth and weight suppression?

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methylphenidate

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Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs are displayed by: rigidity, fever, confusion, unstable BP, and diaphoresis?

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neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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5
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Which class of psychopharmacologic drugs blocks reuptake of serotonin?

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SSRIs

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6
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Which antipsychotic medication requires monitoring of WBC levels due to potential for agranulocytosis?

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clozapine

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Which class of drugs should be used cautiously in the elderly and has a tendency for physical dependence?

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anti-anxiety drugs

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Which side effect of conventional antipsychotic drugs is displayed by: permanent, irreversible involuntary movements

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tardive dyskinesia

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9
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Which class of psychopharmacologic drugs block receptors of dopamine?

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antipsychotic drugs

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10
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identify the serum lithium level for maintenence and safety

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0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L

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Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs are displayed by: dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention?

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anticholenergic side effects

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12
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Which is a TOXIC side effect of Lithium?

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muscle weakness

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13
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Identify the drug classification for Benztropine:

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anticholenergic

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Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs is displayed by: stooped posture, masklike face, shuffling gait, and tremor?

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pseudoparkinsonism

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Which class of drugs mediate the action of GABA and are indicated for OCD, PTSD, and alcohol withdrawal?

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anti-anxiety drugs

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Which class of drugs release norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin and block the reuptake also?

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stimulants

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18
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Which of the following drugs should be used cautiously in clients with a history of drug or alcohol abuse?

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methylphenidate

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19
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Which drug class displays the side effects of weight gain, breast enlargement in men and women, and metabolic syndrome?

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antipsychotic drugs

20
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Identify the drug classification for Haloperidol:

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first generation antipsychotic

21
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Which drug is a cholinesterase inhibitor that has shown modest therapeutic effects and slowing of dementia?

A

donepezil

22
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Identify the drug classification for Carbamazepine:

A

anticonvulsant used as mood stabilizer

23
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Which drug class have these side effects: anorexia, weight loss, and long-term growth and weight suppression?

A

stimulants

24
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Identify the drug classification for Risperidone:

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atypical antipyschotic

25
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Which class of drugs has an increased risk of cardiac or infectious death in the elderly?

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atypical antipsychotics

26
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Which side effect of antipsychotic drug displays: intense need to move, restlessness, and agitation?

A

akathisia

27
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indications: Stimulant, ADHD

s/e: -Growth suppression, use caution in those with alcohol/drug dependence, avoid caffiene/sugar

A

methylphenidate

28
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antipsychotic

s/e:- agranulocytosis, monitor WBC count, fever, malaise, sore throat

A

clozapine

29
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1st generation antipsychotic, many EPS’s, used for Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder

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haloperidol

30
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2nd generation antipsychotic, lower incidence of EPS’s, indicated for schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder

A

risperidone

31
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anticholenergic used to treat EPS’s when client taking antipscyhcotic

A

benztropine

32
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Mood Stabilizer, treats Bipolar, S.E.- tremor, metallic taste, wt. gain, acne, TOXIC- diarrhea/vomiting, muscle weakness

A

lithium

33
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MAOI, treats depression, S.E.- sedation,wt. gain,dry mouth,orthostatic hypo.,sexual dys.,hypertensive crisis (tyramine)

A

phenelzine

34
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anticonvulsant used for bipolar, S.E.- drowsiness,dry mouth,blurred vision,rashes,ortho. hypo.; take caution driving

A

carbamazepine

35
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Which neurotransmitter has neurotoxic effects at high levels and is seen in sustained hypoxia, ischemia or stroke?

A

glutamate

36
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Which lobe of the brain controls language generation and visual interpretation?

A

occipital

37
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Which brain structure controls feelings of anger, rage, and excitement?

A

hypothalamus

38
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Which neurotransmitter is located in the peripheral nervous system and signals muscles to become active?

A

acetylcholine

39
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Which part of the brain is divided into 2 hemispheres and four lobes?

A

cerebrum

40
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Which neurotransmitter controls food intake, sleep and wakefulness, emotions?

A

serotonin

41
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Which lobe of the brain controls taste, touch, and spacial orientation?

A

parietal

42
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Which neurotransmitter controls complex movements, motivation, cognition, and regulation of emotional responses?

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dopamine

43
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Which lobe of the brain controls organization of thoughts, body movement, memories, emotions, and moral behavior?

A

frontal

44
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Which neurotransmitter has no direct stimulus and modulates other neurotransmitters?

A

GABA

45
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Which lobe of the brain controls smell, hearing, memory, and emotional expression?

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temporal

46
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Which neurotransmitter can be increased with anxiety and decreased with memory loss, social withdrawal, and depression?

A

norepinephrine

47
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Which brain structure is a system made up of a collection of nuclei that control body movements?

A

basal ganglia

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