Answer the following questions: 1. List and explain the extrapyramidal side effects from first-generation antipsychotics Acute dystonia- muscle rigidity of the neck that causes head to move to one side. Rapid onset. Akathisia- psychomotor restlessness. Inability to be still. often found to be distressing. Pseudoparkinsonism- temporary symptoms caused by medication that are often seen with Parkinsons's disease: tremor, reduced accessory movements, impaired gait, and stiffening of muscles.…
There are vast quality evidence-based researches that have been conducted addressing the use of LAI in patients with schizophrenia. There are definitely ups and downs, as well as different variables noted in every research; nonetheless, there have been some consistencies noted in the result of most studies. For instance, in the randomized double-blind study conducted by (Ascher-Svanum et al., 2013), it was conducted so to identify the factors that cause psychiatric hospitalization in patients…
Given that none of these drugs ever made me feel less depressed or less anxious. If anything they made my anxiety worse because it was harder for me to play the role of a “human” I would not respond to things the correct way or slowly and felt like more of a freak and that I never fit in anywhere. It also got my mother angry with me at Christmas when I never seemed to show the correct emotion for receiving a gift or gratefulness I was flat emotionally on all of these drugs. I never liked…
medicine drastically reduces hallucinations in people with schizophrenia (Mueser and Gingerich 145). Antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine can dramatically reduce the most prominent psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia (hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, and odd speech) but more modestly reduce the negative symptoms (poverty of speech, apathy, and difficulty concentrating). Antipsychotic medications can take rapid effect, sometimes producing noticeable changes in the first few hours,…
In order to fully assist the patient in the case study a comprehensive analysis must be used to fully address all of the patient 's ailments. The individual has some physical issues that need to be addressed, such as the diabetes and the obesity. These should be looked at first because, in order to treat any psychological issues, the physical issues need to be worked on. A person who feels better has a better chance at addressing other issues. Psychologically the patient needs to address the…
Describe the character's diagnosis in terms of the DSM-IV. Make sure to include two (2) criteria that the character meets. In the movie beautiful mind, John Nash, the main character suffers from delusional schizophrenia. These portray various symptoms of his disease. John Nash believes he's a secret agent who works for the federal government. While doing this duty, he believes people are after him. John Nash experiences these hallucinations all throughout college while attending Princeton…
“Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally” (Smith). Schizophrenics experience symptoms such as extremely disorganized behavior, hallucinations, as well as delusions. The schizophrenic symptoms stated above are the very exact symptoms that Macbeth experiences. Hallucinations, disorganized behavior, as well as delusions are symptoms that can be seen throughout the play and connect very well with the schizophrenic mental disorder. Also, schizophrenia is…
3 DRUG PROFILE 3.1 ETODOLAC Etodolac (ETD) belongs to a class of drug called non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSADs). Other members of this class include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, etc.), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and numerous others. 3.1.1 Physical Characteristics: - (Brittain et al, 2002), (Dollary, 1999). IUPAC name : 1,8-Diethyl -1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4,-b] indole-1- acetic acid…
to alleviate his schizophrenic symptoms. Treatments included insulin coma therapy, electroshock therapy and antipsychotic medication. These treatment plans are not presented in the scholarly work assessed perhaps because they are extremely evasive, unethical, and unproductive, yet the film depicted these treatments as beneficial in alleviating schizophrenic symptoms. Although the antipsychotic medication may have improved positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, it is unlikely that…
There are various models that attempt to approach the explanations of abnormality these are the biomedical model, psychoanalytical, behaviourist and cognitive. Identification of the four psychological explanations of abnormality will be explained throughout this essay. Evaluation of the psychological explanations will also be included and a conclusion of research that has been found. Lawton, J (2009) said that the biological model believes that abnormalities are caused by biological processes…