Schizophrenia Pharmacology Flashcards
psychological treatment modalities for schizophrenia
- psychotherapy
- group therapy (group lead needs to make sure dynamic is helping and focusing on participants
- behavior therapy (rewards and punishments)
- social skills training
social treatment modalities for schizophrenia
- milieu therapy (therapeutic community that promotes respect for all individuals)
- family (helps understand family dynamics)
- community programs
unwanted effects of medications
side effects
unwanted effects w/ serious physiologic consequences
adverse reactions
what is the main NT antipsychotics have an effect on
Dopamine
used to decrease agitation and psychotic sxs
antipsychotics
explain “typical” antipsychotics
- aka neuroleptics or conventional
- only block dopamine
- more side effects
- help reduce positive sxs (not great for long-term tx)
explain “atypical” antipsychotics
- second generation drugs effective in treating negative and positive sxs
- less side effects
- block dopamine and serotonin
How long does it take for antipsychotic drugs to effect a change in sxs
- 1 to 2 weeks
- usually used for 6 to 12 weeks before any changes are made
What drug is used only when no other second-generation antipsychotic drugs are effective
Clozapine
examples of typical antipsychotics
- haloperidol (Haldol)
- fluphenazine (Prolixin)
- perphenazine
examples of atypical antipsychotics
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Clozapine (Clozaril)
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
- Ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Paliperidone (Invega)
Which typical antipsychotics are injectable
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Fluphenazine decanoate
Which atypical antipsychotics are injectable
- Paliperidone (Invega)
- Resperdal (Constra)
- Aripiprazole (Aristada)
side effects of Risperidone (Risperdal)
- increased prolactin levels (pts complain about breast enlargement and milk production) -> other drugs have same effect but not to same degree
- decreased sex drive
- amenorrhea
- ED
side effects of Clozapine (Clozaril)
- agranulocytosis (decreased production of WBC -> infection)
blood draw schedule for Clozapine
- weekly blood draws for 6 months after starting (monitor WBC)
- every 2 weeks from 6 months to a year
- monthly after a year
- pt MUST stop taking Clozapine if WBC below 5,000
side effects of Geodon (atypical)
- prolonged QTc interval (need baseline EKG and EKG yearly on medication)
- pt must consume 500 calories w/ each dose (must bind w/ food in order to work)