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Quick Antipsychotic review Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 2 classes of antiphsychotics?

A

Typical (1st Gen)

Atypical (2nd Gen)

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What class of drugs fall under Typical antiphyscotics?

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Phenothiazine

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3
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What’s the general benefit of 2nd gen drugs?

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Less side effects

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4
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What do antipsychotics do?

A

Block dopamine receptors in the brain

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5
Q

What med do we use for shizophrenia?

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Clozapine

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6
Q

What med do we use for intractable hiccups

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Chlorpromazine

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7
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What are the side effects of antipsychotics?

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Psych Patients are NEAT

  • Neuroleptic malignant
  • Extrapyramidal
  • Anticholinergic
  • Tardive dyskinesia
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What is the most common IDC antipsych med given and has the most side effects regarding Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome?

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Haloperidol

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9
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What are the symptoms of taking Haloperidol?

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Neruoleptic Malignant Syndrome

  • Fever/hyperthermia rapid in 24-72 hrs
  • mental status changes
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