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Psychosis Meds Flashcards

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Haloperidol (Haldol)
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Thiothixene (Navane)
ACTION
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Alters effects of dopamine in the CNS

Has anticholinergic & alpha adrenergic blocking activity

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Haloperidol (Haldol)
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Thiothixene (Navane)

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Conventional Antipsychotics

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Haloperidol (Haldol)
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Thiothixene (Navane)
ADVERSE EFFECTS
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Agranulocytosis
Anticholinergic effects
EPS
NMS
Ortho hypotension
Seizures
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Acute dystonia

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Severe spasm of tongue, neck, face, and back
Crisis situation requiring treatment
Treat with anticholinergics

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Parkinsonism

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Bradykinesia, rigidity, shuffling gait, drooling, tremors

Treat with benztropine, diphenhydramine, or amantadine

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Akathisia

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Inability to sit or stand still

Beta blockers, benzodiazepines, anticholinergics

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Tardive Dyskinesia

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Late EPS
Involuntary movements of tongue, face, such as lip smacking
Involuntary movements of the arms, legs, and trunk
If TD appears, lower dose or switch to a new medication

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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Sudden high fever
BP fluctuations
Dysrhythmias
Muscle Rigidity*** pipe-like arms
Changes in LOC
Stop medication, occurs within 2 weeks of therapy
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Risperidone (Risperidal)

ACTION

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Blocks receptors for dopamine and serotonin in CNS

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Risperidone (Risperidal)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
SIDE EFFECTS
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DM
Weight gain
Ortho hypotension
Anticholinergic effects
Mild EPS, such as tremor
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Adderall

Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)

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CNS stimulant

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Adderall
Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)
ACTION

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Raise levels of NE, serotonin, and dopamine

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Adderall
Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)
ADVERSE EFFECTS

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Insomnia, restlessness
Weight loss
Cardiovascular effects (dysrhythmias, chest pain)
Withdrawal reaction can lead to depression

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aripiprazole (Abilify)

ADVERSE EFFECTS

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Lower risk for Risperidal's adverse effects
Sedation
Headache
Anxiety
Insomnia
GI upset
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

ADVERSE EFFECTS

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Low risk of EPS
High risk of diabetes, weight gain
Sedation
Anticholinergic effects
Ortho hypotension
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Ziprasidone (Geodon)

ADVERSE EFFECTS

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Low risk of EPS, diabetes, weight gain
Sedation
Ortho hypotension
Anticholinergic effects 
ECG changes
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Cogentin
Benadryl
Artane

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Anticholinergics

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