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9 Cards in this Set
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Cause of schizophrenia? |
Unknown but linked to genetics |
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Which pathways are overactive? |
Dopaminergic |
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What receptor do antipsychotic medications block, to reduce symptoms of schizophrenia? |
Dopamine Type 2 |
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Dystonia (severe muscle spasm), akathisia(inability to rest or relax), parkinsonism (tremor,muscle rigidity,stooped posture, shuffling gait), tardive dyskinseia (unusual tongue and face movements, lip smacking, worm like movement of the tongue) |
Extrapyramidal Side Effects |
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Syndrome that is indicative of high fevers, tachycardia, incontinence, confusion? |
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
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Chlorpromazine (Phenoothiazines) |
Antipsychotic/schizophrenia/D2 dopamin receptor antagonist Relieves positive symp of schizo & mania Adverse: dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension Extrapyramidal & Neuroleptic malig. syndr. |
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Haldol (haloperidol) |
Nonphenothiazine
Antipsychotic/schizophrenia/D2 dopamin receptor antagonist Acute/Chronic psychotic disorder Adverse: Extrapyramidal effects |
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Risperidone (Resperdal) |
Atypical Antipsychotic Antipsychotic/schizophrenia/D2 dopamin receptor antagonist/Serotonin receptor antagonist Reduces excitement,paranoia,neg beh. Adverse: |
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Majority cause what kind of disorders? |
SEXUAL |
