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N140 OLOL Psych ~ Psychopharmacology

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Benzodiazepines (Ativan/lorazepam)   show
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show Most common side effects are: sedation, & when given IV, it can cause hypotension & cardiac arrest.  
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show Dangerous if used with other CNS depressants (alcohol, opiods, etc.)  
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Benzodiazepines   show
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Benzodiazepines   show
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Antidepressants   show
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Depression   show
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show Tricyclic; SSRI's; SNRI's; MAOI's (all take 2 weeks or more to become therapeutic)  
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Tricyclic Agents   show
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show Act by blocking uptake of norepinephrine & serotonin; no longer the first line drug treatment for depression; Has more side effects than newer agents.  
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show Side Effects:sedation;orthostatic hypotension,& anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention,&blurred vision).  
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Tricyclic Agents   show
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show Most serious side effect of Tricyclic agents.  
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show Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors  
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show Prozac/fluozetine  
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SSRIs   show
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show Side effects include: sexual dysfunction(70%), weight gain, nausea, headaches, insomnia, & anxiety.  
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Serotonin Syndrome   show
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show Side effects include: HTN, altered mental status, sweating, incoordination, fever, etc.  
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Serotonin Syndrome   show
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show Symptoms of withdrawal include: dizziness, tremor, dysphoria, & sensory disturbances.  
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SNRIs   show
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show Effexor/venlafaxine  
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show Parnate/tranylcypromine  
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MAOIs   show
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MAOIs   show
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show Adverse effects: CNS stimulation (anxiety, agitation, hypomania), orthostatic hypotension (this does not subside).  
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show A ___ can occur while taking MAOIs, if a patient eats foods containing tyramine, which promotes the release of norepinephrine.  
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MAOIs   show
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While on an MAOI, teach patient to refrain from eating foods containing tyramine. List foods containing tyramine.   show
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show Side effects include: photosensitivity, increases metabolism of many drugs (coumadin/ Warfarin; oral contraceptives).  
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Lithium   show
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show Antiepileptic agent used to treat Bipolar disorder.  
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show Therapeutic level of Lithium  
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show Narrow therapeutic range of Lithium, often requires ____ due to high risk for toxicity.  
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Twelve hours   show
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Lithium   show
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75% of patients taking Lithium will have one or more of these side effects when drug is in the therapeutic range. List side effects.   show
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show coarse hand tremors; confusion; EKG changes; sedation; blurred vision & tinnitus. *These symptoms progress to seizure & death.  
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Patient teaching regarding the administration of Lithium.   show
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show Electrolyte studies, CBC, Thyroid studies, EKG, & BUN/Creatinine  
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show It alters sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells and inhibits the release of norepinephrine and dopamine. It does not, however, inhibit the release of serotonin.  
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Client & family education is essential to prevent Lithium toxicity. Teaching points include:   show
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show Serotonin  
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Depakote   show
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show Side effects include: GI disturbances & weight gain (usually eliminated when drug is enteric coated).  
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Teratogenic defects   show
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show Used to treat psychosis associated primarily with schizophrenia.  
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show ___ work by decreasing amounts of neurotransmitters, primarily dopamine & serotonin in the CNS.  
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What is the goal of antipsychotics?   show
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Positive effects   show
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show Schizophrenia characterized by a blunted affect, poor hygiene, poverty of speech, social withdrawal.  
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Typical Antipsychotics   show
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show More effective at treating positive effects rather than negative effects of schizophrenia; have many side effects & require careful patient monitoring.  
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show SNRI's are similar to SSRI's, however, side effects may include ___.  
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show "Mother Nature's Prozac"  
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St John's Wort   show
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show (EPS) early symptoms (usually occurring hours or days after initiating treatment) include: akathisia, parkinsonism, & dystonia.  
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Akathisia   show
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Parkinsonism   show
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show Spasms, prolonged contractions of muscle groups; *Dangerous & painful & can be treated.  
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Benadryl and Cogentin   show
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show (TD) involuntary movements of the tongue & face. ("fly catching", smacking); Assess often,using AIM(Abnormal Involuntary Movement) assessment form; *Usually IRREVERSIBLE*  
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show Most serious of all side effects; Characterized by "lead-pipe" rigidity, sudden high fever & changes in cognition.  
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Dantrium / dantrolene   show
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show Side effects include: anticholinergic effects(dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision); sexual dysfunction; orthostatic hypotension.  
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show Atypical Antipsychotic agent.  
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show Atypical Antipsychotic agent.  
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Atypical Antipsychotics   show
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show Side effects include: orthostatic hypotension, sedation, & anticholinergic effects.  
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Clozaril / clozapine   show
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show These are long-acting, injectable formulations. Typically given every 2-4 weeks. The goal is to prevent relapse of schizophrenia.  
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show drugs now available are Haldol & Risperdal. They are called ____.  
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