NUR 2407 Rasmussen Pharm Exam 1
- Antipsychotics (neuroleptics)
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Resolve hallucinations
- Typical Antipsychotics (nonphenothiazines)
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Haloperidol (Haldol)
use in acute psychosis since it is immediate acting
Crisis can cause dystonia
- Nursing intervention
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phenothiazines and nonphenothiazines
Psychotropic washout period
since many have long half-lives, avoid changing meds with overlap- ping treatment which could lead to toxicity
- Lorazepam (anxiolytics) use 1 / 3
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works for immediate relief but poor choice for longer term
- Major antidepressant groups
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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Atypical antidepressant Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
- SSRIs and SNRIs prevent
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reuptake of serotonin, increasing its level in the brain
- Serotonin
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A neurotransmitter known as the "feel good" hormone
- Momoamine oxidase enzymes
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break down neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain leading to low levels. 2 / 3
These low levels have been linked with depression and anxiety.
- Tricyclic antidepressants side effects
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Include dry mouth and eyes, GI distress (anticholinergic effects)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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Maintain levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain
- Food interactions with MAOIs
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Food that contains tyramine can cause hyper- tensive crisis.
includes some cheeses, yogurt, cream, coffee, chocolate, bananas, raisins, Italian green beans, liver, pickled foods, sausage, soy sauce, yeast, beer and red wine
- Mood stabilizer
Answer Lithium toxicity Answer Can cause arrhythmia, slurred speech, un- steadiness, appetite suppression
- Side effects of aspirin
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