PHARM-Phenothiazines Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Indications for Phenothiazines | Antiemetic or anti-psychotic |
| Phenothiazine identifier? | -zine |
| Common Side Effects | EPS, Photosensitivity, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Drowsiness, Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension, ACE Side Effects, Agranulocytosis |
| What are the signs and symptoms of NMS and Antidote? | Fever over 107 degrees, Muscle rigidity, Change in LOC to stupor and coma. Antidote: bromocriptine (Parlodel) or dantrolene (Dantrium) |
| What are the ACE Side Effects | Blurred Vision, Constipation, Urinary retention, Dry Mouth |
| Name Medications | Chlopromazine (Thorazine); Prochlorperazine (Compazine) (antiemetic); Trifluoperazine (Stelazine); Promethazine (Phenergan) (antiemetic); Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax) ; Fluphenazine (Prolixin); Clozapine (Clozaril) |
| Nursing Interventions for pt. receiving phenothiazines | Sunblock or avoid sunlight; Monitor for bx. changes; Monitor for NMS, ACE, and EPS; Check therapeutic levels - especially for Clozaril; Check CBC |
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