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Psychotherapeutic Agents Flashcards

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Drug names for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drugs

(Psychotherapeutic Agents) Typical Antipsychotics:

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-azine
prochlorperazine
thioridazine
chlorpromazine

-Haloperidol

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Drug names for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drugs

(Psychotherapeutic Agents) Atypical Antipsychotics:

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-apine
quetsapine
olanzapine
clozapine

-idone
risperidone
ziprasidone

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Actions of Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug?

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  • typical antipsychotic drugs block dopamine receptors, preventing the stimulation of post synaptic neurons by dopamine
  • depress the RAS limiting stimuli coming into the brain

Atypical antipsychotic block both dopamine & serotonin

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Indication?

why would I use Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug?

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Schizophrenia, hyperactivity, combative & agitated behavior severe behavioral problem in children

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Adverse effects for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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CNS:
drowsy/sedation
weakness
tremors 
extrapyramidal effects 
-pseudoparkinsonsim
-dystonia (spasm)
-akathisia (restlessness)
-tardive dyskinesia (smacking lips)
-neuroleptic malignant syndrome (increased fever, muscle rigidity,  change in BP, can be fatal)
Anticholinergic:
constipation, dry mouth, nasal congestion
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Contraindications for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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allergy/ hypersensitivity
CNS depression
blood dycrasias
parkinsons 
prolonged QT interval (CAD)
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Caution for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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conditions that would worsen by anticholinergic effects

liver, renal, cardiac disease

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drug/ drug for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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beta blockers
alcohol
anticholinergics

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Assessment for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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blood glucose, cautions/ contraindications, CAD, VS
CNS

Labs:
renal, hepatic, CBC

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Implementation for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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parenteral form: recumbent (lay down) for 30 min
monitor CBC
arrange for gradual dose reduction after long term use
provide positioning of arms/legs
provide sugarless candy & ice chips
encourage pt to void before dose
safety measures
vision examinations
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evaluation for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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Response to drug: decrease s/sx of psychotic disorder
ADE:
producing milk when you are not a new mom
Growing breast tissue in males

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pharmacokinetics for Antipsychotic / Neuroleptic Drug

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IM dose provided 4-5 times the active dose as oral dose

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Drug Names for Bipolar disorder:

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Lithium

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Action for Bipolar disorder:

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  • Unknown
  • Alter sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells
  • Influences the reuptake of neurotransmitters (norepinephrine/dopamine)
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Indications for Bipolar disorder:

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Bipolar disorder

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Adverse effects for Bipolar disorder:

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leukocytosis
insipidus (diabetes insipidus: increased thirst and urination)
Tremors/ Teratogenic
hypothyroidism

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Contraindications for Bipolar disorder:

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allergy
P/L
significant renal or cardiac disease
dehydration or risk for dehydration
hyponatremia (low sodium)
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Drug/ Drug for Bipolar disorder:

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Haloperidol
Carbamazepine
Diuretics
Herbal: psyllium

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Assessment for for Bipolar disorder:

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caution/ contraindications
VS, skin, CNS, abdominal
Urinary output ECG

Labs: renal, CBC, thyroid lithium, sodium levels

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Implementation for Bipolar disorder:

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monitor serum levels
may give with food or milk
decrease dose after acute manic episode 
maintain adequate fluid/salt intake
interventions for GI: small frequent meals
safety measures
pt teaching
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Effects r/t Lithium serum levels

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therapeutic levels : 0.6-1.2
1.3-1.4 lethargy, slurred speech, muscle weakness, N/V
1.5-2 lethargy, slurred speech, muscle weakness, N/V ECG changes
2-2.5 ataxia, clonin movements, hyperreflexia, seizures
greater than 2.5 complex multi-organ toxicity, significant risk of death

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