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11 Cards in this Set
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Antiparkinsonian Medications |
*trihexlphenidyl (Artane) *amantadine (Symmetrel)
Action: increase dopamine activity or reduce acetylcholine activity in CNS |
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MAOI Medications |
*selegiline (Emsam) *phenelzine (Nardil) *tranylcypromine sulfate (pernate) *isocarboxazide (Marplan)
*no other drugs or foods containing tyramine |
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Antipsychotic Medications |
*trifluoperzine (Stelazine) *olanzapine (Zyprexa) *cloazapine (Clozaril) *chlorpromazine (thorazine) *quetiapine (Seroquel) *thioridazine (Mellaril) *haloperidol (Haldol) |
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Antipsychotic Nursing Interventions |
Extrapyramidal effects: parkinsonism, dystonias, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia Anticholinergic effects Toxcitiy (dysrhythmias)
*Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome |
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Cerebral Stimulant Medications |
*methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Nursing Int: avoid OTC's; take at least 6 hrs before bedtime; Monitor intake and weights |
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Antianxiety Medications |
*alprazolam (Zanax)
Nursing Int: taper drug for 2-6 weeks; safety precautions |
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Antidepressant Medications |
*bupropion HCL (Wellbutrin)
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SSRI Medications |
*paroxetine (Paxil) *sertraline (Zoloft) *citalopram (Celexa) *fluoxetine (Prozac)
N.I.- GI disturbance, CNS stimulation, sexual dysfunction, muscle spasm **serotonin syndrome |
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Muscle Relaxant Medications |
*dantrolene (Dantrium)
N.I.-take 30 min before bedtime for insomnia effects, don't give with antidepressants, avoid driving, safety precautions |
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TCA Medications |
*imipramine (Tofranil) *amitriptyline (Elavil)
N.I.-don't give with MAOI |
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Antimanic/mood stabilizer Medications |
*carbamazepine (Tegretol) *lithium carbonate (Lithium)
N.I.-Maintain fluid intake, take with food, avoid diuretics, alcohol, OTC medications |
