NURS 660 - Psychopharmacology & Advanced Mental Health
Exam 1
Question:
What is hyperprolactemia?
Answer:
Higher-than-normal prolactin levels, which may result in spontaneous breastmilk production and amenorrhea.
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Hyperprolactinemia causes
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-adenoma -drugs (SSRI, antipsychotics, cocaine) -hypothyroidism -mass effect -trauma
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Question:
Hyperprolactinemia Tx
Answer:
dopamine agonists (cabergoline, bromocriptine)
Question:
D2 receptor benefit
Answer:
Improves positive symptoms
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Postural hypotension (orthostatic hypotension)
Answer:
alpha 1 adrenergic side effect
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Sedation
Answer:
Histamine H1 side effect
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Question:
What receptors are involved in weight gain?
Answer:
5HT2C weight changes + H1 sedation
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What are alpha 1 adrenergic receptor side effects?
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Orthostatic hypotension Reflex tachycardia Dizziness
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alpha 2 adrenergic receptors side effect
Answer:
-Modulates alpha tone -Counter regulatory for alpha-1 stimulation -Inhibits norepinephrine Risk of drug interactions
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muscarinic receptors side effect
Answer:
are normally activated by acetylcholine ANS response blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, tachycardia, memory
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D2 antagonism side effects
Answer:
receptors involved in dopamine transmission decrease limbic activity
EPS, TD,
endocrine effects-prolactin secretion, sexual dysfunction increase reward seeking behaviors
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5HT2A receptors benefit
Answer:
Decreased EPS
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