Typical Antipsychotic Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Which class of medications has the greatest incidence of EPS and NMS
A
First generation Antipsychotics
2
Q
Mechanism of action of Typical Antipsychotics
A
D2 receptor inhibitor (block the dopamine receptor) and also block histamine-1, alpha-1, muscarinic-1 receptors
3
Q
Haloperidol
A
Haldol
4
Q
Fluphenazine
A
Prolixin
5
Q
Chlorpromazine
A
Thorazine
6
Q
Thioridazine
A
Mellaril
7
Q
Which first generation antipsychotic is no longer used because it causes severe cardiac arrhythmias that can lead to death?
A
Mellaril
8
Q
Blocking the histamine-1 receptors results in what?
A
Weight gain; sedation
9
Q
Blocking the alpha-1 receptor results in what?
A
Orthostasis; hypotension; priapism (sexual dysfunction)
10
Q
Trifluoperazine
A
Stelezine
11
Q
Perphenazine
A
Trilafon
12
Q
Loxapine
A
Adasuve
13
Q
Pimozide
A
Orap
14
Q
Thiothixene
A
Narvane
