Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
9 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Class
|
Sedative
|
|
|
Mechanism of Action
|
blocks dopamine receptors
|
|
|
Indications
|
Chemical restraint
|
|
|
Onset
|
15-30 minutes
|
|
|
Contraindications
|
Hypotension, prolonged QT, lithium
|
|
|
Precautions
|
BP and respiratory status should be monitored
|
|
|
Side Effects
|
Extrapyramidal or dystonic reactions
|
|
|
Interactions
|
Lithium, antihypertensive medications, CNS depressants
|
|
|
Dosage
|
2 - 5 mg IM
|
