psychopharmacology Flashcards
Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs displays these symptoms: muscular rigidity, cramping, and stiff tongue?
acute dystonia
Which medication requires teaching on specific dietary restrictions and interactions with several other drugs?
phenelzine
Which drug has the side effect of long term- growth and weight suppression?
methylphenidate
Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs are displayed by: rigidity, fever, confusion, unstable BP, and diaphoresis?
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Which class of psychopharmacologic drugs blocks reuptake of serotonin?
SSRIs
Which antipsychotic medication requires monitoring of WBC levels due to potential for agranulocytosis?
clozapine
Which class of drugs should be used cautiously in the elderly and has a tendency for physical dependence?
anti-anxiety drugs
Which side effect of conventional antipsychotic drugs is displayed by: permanent, irreversible involuntary movements
tardive dyskinesia
Which class of psychopharmacologic drugs block receptors of dopamine?
antipsychotic drugs
identify the serum lithium level for maintenence and safety
0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L
Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs are displayed by: dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention?
anticholenergic side effects
Which is a TOXIC side effect of Lithium?
muscle weakness
Identify the drug classification for Benztropine:
anticholenergic
Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs is displayed by: stooped posture, masklike face, shuffling gait, and tremor?
pseudoparkinsonism
Which class of drugs mediate the action of GABA and are indicated for OCD, PTSD, and alcohol withdrawal?
anti-anxiety drugs
Which class of drugs release norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin and block the reuptake also?
stimulants
Which of the following drugs should be used cautiously in clients with a history of drug or alcohol abuse?
methylphenidate
Which drug class displays the side effects of weight gain, breast enlargement in men and women, and metabolic syndrome?
antipsychotic drugs
Identify the drug classification for Haloperidol:
first generation antipsychotic
Which drug is a cholinesterase inhibitor that has shown modest therapeutic effects and slowing of dementia?
donepezil
Identify the drug classification for Carbamazepine:
anticonvulsant used as mood stabilizer
Which drug class have these side effects: anorexia, weight loss, and long-term growth and weight suppression?
stimulants
Identify the drug classification for Risperidone:
atypical antipyschotic
Which class of drugs has an increased risk of cardiac or infectious death in the elderly?
atypical antipsychotics
Which side effect of antipsychotic drug displays: intense need to move, restlessness, and agitation?
akathisia
indications: Stimulant, ADHD
s/e: -Growth suppression, use caution in those with alcohol/drug dependence, avoid caffiene/sugar
methylphenidate
antipsychotic
s/e:- agranulocytosis, monitor WBC count, fever, malaise, sore throat
clozapine
1st generation antipsychotic, many EPS’s, used for Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder
haloperidol
2nd generation antipsychotic, lower incidence of EPS’s, indicated for schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder
risperidone
anticholenergic used to treat EPS’s when client taking antipscyhcotic
benztropine
Mood Stabilizer, treats Bipolar, S.E.- tremor, metallic taste, wt. gain, acne, TOXIC- diarrhea/vomiting, muscle weakness
lithium
MAOI, treats depression, S.E.- sedation,wt. gain,dry mouth,orthostatic hypo.,sexual dys.,hypertensive crisis (tyramine)
phenelzine
anticonvulsant used for bipolar, S.E.- drowsiness,dry mouth,blurred vision,rashes,ortho. hypo.; take caution driving
carbamazepine
Which neurotransmitter has neurotoxic effects at high levels and is seen in sustained hypoxia, ischemia or stroke?
glutamate
Which lobe of the brain controls language generation and visual interpretation?
occipital
Which brain structure controls feelings of anger, rage, and excitement?
hypothalamus
Which neurotransmitter is located in the peripheral nervous system and signals muscles to become active?
acetylcholine
Which part of the brain is divided into 2 hemispheres and four lobes?
cerebrum
Which neurotransmitter controls food intake, sleep and wakefulness, emotions?
serotonin
Which lobe of the brain controls taste, touch, and spacial orientation?
parietal
Which neurotransmitter controls complex movements, motivation, cognition, and regulation of emotional responses?
dopamine
Which lobe of the brain controls organization of thoughts, body movement, memories, emotions, and moral behavior?
frontal
Which neurotransmitter has no direct stimulus and modulates other neurotransmitters?
GABA
Which lobe of the brain controls smell, hearing, memory, and emotional expression?
temporal
Which neurotransmitter can be increased with anxiety and decreased with memory loss, social withdrawal, and depression?
norepinephrine
Which brain structure is a system made up of a collection of nuclei that control body movements?
basal ganglia
