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What are the goals of psychoparmacological therapy?
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Enable pt to:
Return to normal daily functions Provide self-care Feel less angry/out of control |
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Adverse effects of :
Dopaminergic Histaminic Cholinergic Alpha-adrenergic Scrotonergic |
D: EPS; prolactin release
H: Sedation C: Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia A: Orthostatic hypotension; reflex tachycardia, dysrhythmias S: Weight gain, GI upset |
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What are Extrapyramidal side effects(EPS)?
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Dystonia(muscle spasms)
Akathisia(uncontrollable continuous movement) Pseudoparkinsonism(tremors, stooped posture, facial masking) Tardive dyskinesia(involuntary movement) |
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What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome(NMS)?
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Bad rx to antipsycotic drug
An emergency Decreased LOC Increased muscle tone Autonomic dysfunction Myoglobinuria |
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Treatment for NMS is:
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D/C antipsychotics
Hydrate Acetaminophen for fever Heparin Monitor for dysrhythmias Dantrolene(direct acting skeletal muscle relaxant) Dopiminergics |
