NR-546 Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Midterm Exam (Latest Update)
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FGA side effects
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hyperprolactinemia, extrapyramidal symptom (EPS), QT prolongation, tornadoes de pointes, blood dyscrasias, sedation, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness.
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Clozapine
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not indicated for use in acute presentation of schizophrenia, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) must be >1500, highest risk for weight gain.
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Clozapine and lurasidone
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noted for decreased risk of death by suicide.
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Risperidone
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atypical antipsychotic. off-label use for psychosis assoc. with dementia despite black box warning.
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Benzodiazepines
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effective immediately. can be used to treat panic disorders and generalized anxiety disorder. for short-term use. enhance GABAs inhibitory effects.
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NMS treatment
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dantrolene, bromocriptine
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NMS symptoms
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symptoms include diaphoresis, anxiety, tachypnea, muscle stiffness, altered mental status, tachycardia, high fever.
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tardive dyskinesia symptoms
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*facing alterations* -lip smacking -grimaces -tongue protrusion -twisting or jerking movements
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Tardive dyskinesia treatment
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-Benzos -Botulinum -Tetrabenzine -Anti-cholinergics
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Akathisia symptoms
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restless, trouble standing still, paces the floor, feet in constant motion, rocking back and forth
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Akathisia treatment
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beta blockers, benzodiazepines
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Acute dystonia symptoms
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Muscle spasms of face, tongue, neck, and back Facial grimacing Involuntary upward eye movements Laryngeal spasms
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