severe side effects from psychopharmaceutical agents

Question 1

what are the two most severe side effects of psycho drugs

Answer 1

EPSE -> neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 2

what is EPSE also known as

Answer 2

tardive dyskinesia

Question 3

what is EPSE caused by

Answer 3

long term use of neuroleptic drugs

Question 4

what are the s/s of EPSE

Answer 4

involuntary, repetitive movements

Question 5

what are examples of the s/s

Answer 5

rapid movements of arms/legs
rapid blinking
tongue protrusion
impaired movements of fingers - like playing guitar or piano

Question 6

what is neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Answer 6

most severe form of EPSE
very life threatening, medical emergency
unknown cause - maybe effects on medulla/hypothalamus

Question 7

s/s of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Answer 7

fever
unstable BP
stupor!
alteration in consciousness
uncontrolled diaphoresis
urinary incontinence

Question 8

what are the two treatments for neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Answer 8

dantrolene - decrease muscle rigidity
bromociptine - active dopamine agonist