Second Generation Antipsychotics (Atypical)

Question 1

Names

Answer 1

• risperidone (risperdal)
• clozapine (clozaril)
• quetiapine (Seroquel)
• ziprasidone (geodon)
  -aripiprazole (Abilify)

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

• acts on serotonin and dopamine
  -helps diminish positive symptoms and helps negative symptoms

Question 3

Side effects

Answer 3

-anticholinergic
-photophobia
-photosensitvity
-sedation/lethargy
-weight gain
- increased cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood sugary
- lower risk of TD, EPS, and NMS

Question 4

contraindications

Answer 4

-hypersensitvity
-comatose
-depressed
-bone marrow depression
-blood dyscrasias
-parkisons
-liver problems
-CAD
-hyper/hypo tension

Question 5

Nursing Considerations

Answer 5

• may take 6-10 week to take effect
• check labs (BS, LDL, and triglycerides)