SGAs Flashcards
1
Q
Benefit (s) of SGAs over FGAs
A
- Lower EPS risk (more selective)
- More therapeutic at lower dosage
2
Q
Risks of SGAs
A
Weight issues, sedation (for some) and EPS
Obtain Lipid panel , weight, waistline
3
Q
Two exception (s) of SGAs who have a lower risk of weight gainage
A
Ziprasidone & Lurasidone
4
Q
Routine Monitoring for SGAs
A
Weight, hemoglobin A1C, Lipids
5
Q
Causes EPS
A
Unopposed blockade of D2 receptors in Nigrostriatal pathway.
6
Q
What does the Mnemonic “2nd generation Antipsychotic” refer towards:
A
SGAs block D2 receptors and 5-HT2A Receptors
7
Q
Which SGAs are not safe during pregnancy:
A
Risperidone and paliperidone
