T2-EPS Flashcards
A movement disorder characterized by a felling of inner restlessness and a compelling need to be in constant motion
Akathisia
A neurological movement disorder in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movments or abnormal postures
Dystonia
What happens in dystonia?
-Head rotates to one side
OR head plus down toward chest or back
-Rapid blinking
-Distortions of the mouth and tongue
A prolonged involuntary upward deviation of the eyes
Oculogyric crisis
A neurological syndrome due to depletion of the neurotransmitter dopamine that is a precursor to norepinephrine
Parkinsonism
What is parkinsonism characterized by?
Tremor Hypokinesia (slow movement) Rigidity Shuffling gait Postural instability Tremors
What is given to relieve the symptoms of Parkinsonism?
Cogentin
Syndrome of symptoms characterized by bizarre facial and tongue movements, stiff neck, difficulty swallowing
Tardive dyskinesia
T/F: Tardive dyskinesia can happen with first dose
True
T/F: Tardive dyskinesia can occur at any point in therapy
True
Is tardive dyskinesia reversible?
NO
What are anticholinergic side effects associated with EPS?
- Cant see (vision disturbance)
- Cant pee (urinary retention)
- Cant shit (constipation)
- Cant spit (dry mouth)
Also increased HR, inability to concentrate, and confusion
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Life threatening adverse reaction to antipsychotic medications
What are the characteristics of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?-
- Fever
- Severe muscle rigidity
- Dyskinesia
- Incontinence
- Unstable BP
- Pulmonary congestion
- Tachycardia
- Loss of consciousness
- Coma
- Death
