Psychoses

Question 1

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) use

Answer 1

Symptomatic relief of symptoms of schizophrenia

Question 2

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) side effects

Answer 2

Dizziness,
Drowsiness,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Extrapyramidal side effects,
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 3

Nonphenothiazines prototype

Answer 3

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Question 4

Haloperidol (Haldol) uses

Answer 4

For acute and chronic psychotic disorders

Question 5

Haloperidol (Haldol) side effects

Answer 5

Drowsiness,
Dizziness,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Extrapyramidal side effects

Question 6

Atypical antipsychotics prototype

Answer 6

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Question 7

Risperidone (Risperdal) uses

Answer 7

Treatment and prevention of schizophrenia relapse and expression of bipolar mania symptoms

Question 8

Risperidone (Risperdal) side effects

Answer 8

Extrapyramidal symptoms (involuntary shaking of arms, head, and neck),
Hyperactivity,
Fatigue,
Nausea,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Visual disturbances,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Weight gain,
Hyperglycemia

Question 9

Phenothiazines prototype

Answer 9

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)