Schizo

Question 1

All anti-psychotics side effects

Answer 1

Movement disorders, weight gain, metabolic disturbances, somnolence, prolongation of the QTc interval,

Question 2

FGA MOA

Answer 2

Haldol
Chlorpromazine
Blockage of dopamine D2 receptors at the postsynaptic membrane.
Cause more extrapyramidal symptoms than SGAs

Question 3

All SGAs side effects

Answer 3

Weight gain, causing metabolic syndrome, cardiac side effects (including QTc prolongation), hyperprolactinemia, or drowsiness

Question 4

Clozapine

Answer 4

Atypical Antipsychotic
Schizo when refractory to first line agents or Schizo with persistent self-injurious behavior.
NOT first line!
Off label for BPD
Serious side effects (BB): myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary embolism, Ortho Hypotension and agranulocytosis
Less serious: Weight gain

Question 5

Olanzapine

Answer 5

Schizo
Worst weight gain of SGAs