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30 Cards in this Set
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Name three medications in the Antipsychotic class
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Haloperidol (Haldol)
Risperidone (Resperdal) Clozapine (Clozaril) |
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What is a common side effect of Clozapine? What to monitor for it?
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Agranulocytosis
WBC count |
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What is the action of Antipsychotics?
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depress CNS by blocking postsynaptic transmission of serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine
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What is the main disorder that antipsychotics are prescribed for?
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schizophrenia
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What are the seven classes of Antianxiety medications?
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SSRIs
Benzodiazapines Serotonin partial agonist Antiepileptics Beta blockers Antihistamines Tricyclics |
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Common nursing diagnoses for anxious individual?
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Impaired social interaction
Decisional conlict Post traumatic stress response |
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Common side effects of SSRIs?
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nausea
loose bowel movements headaches insomnia |
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Examples of SSRIs?
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Citalopram (Celexa)
Fluoxetine (Prozac) Sertraline (Zoloft) |
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Example of Benzodiazepines?
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Clonazepam (Klonopin) Diazepam (Valium) |
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Common side effects of Benzodiazepams?
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ataxia, drowsiness, impaired memory, reduction in REM sleep
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What body system are Beta Blockers typically used for?
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Cardiac
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Why are beta blockers used for anxious patients?
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treatment of physical aspects of anxiety - tremors and tachycardia
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What beta blocker is typically used in treatment for Anxiety?
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Propanol (Inderal)
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Example of antihistamine class?
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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What group are antihistamines typically used for?
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Anxious clients with substance abuse problems
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Examples of antiepileptic class?
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Valproic acid (Depakote) |
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Example of Tricyclic class?
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Amitriptylline (Elavil)
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Example of Serotonin partial agonists?
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Buspirone (Buspar)
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Side effects of antihistamines?
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anticholingeric effects- blurred vision and urinary hesitancy
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Antimanic medications are given for what disorder?
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Bipolar disorder
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What medication class should be given for extrapyramidal symptoms from Antipsychotics?
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Antiparkinsonian/Anticholinergics
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Examples of Antiparkinsonian/Anticholingergics medications?
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Benzotropine (Cognetin)
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) |
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SE of Antiparkinsonian/Anticholinergics?
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dry mouth
constipation nasal congestion urinary retention |
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Lithium is given for which phase of Bipolar disorder?
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Manic phase
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Which anticonvulsant is also used for Bipolar disorder?
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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SE of anticonvulsants?
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fatigue, somnolence, dizziness, N & V
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Examples of substance abuse deterrants?
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Methadone (Dolphine)
Disulfiram (Antabuse) |
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What are SE of Antabuse when patient drinks alcohol?
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Headache, N & V, tachycardia, vertigo, confusion
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Examples of CNS stimulants?
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Methylphenidate HCL (Ritalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexadrine) |
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What disorder is Ritalin used for?
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ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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