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03/20/2010

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6 "positive"sx in psychosis:
Definition
1. delusions
2. disorganized speach
3. hallucinations
4. catatonic behavior
5. aggression
6. paranoia
Term
5 "negative" sx of psychosis:
Definition
1. Alogia (poverty of speach)
2. Avolition (lack of motivation)
3. flattened affect
4. anhedonia (inability to exper pleasure)
5. social isolation
Term
3 low potency typical antipsychotics:
Definition
1. chloropromazine
2. thioridazine
3. mesoridazine
Term
5 mid-potency typical antipsychotics;
Definition
1. molindone
2. loxapine
3. perphenazine
4. trifuoperazine
5. thiothixene
Term
2 high potency typical antipsychotics:
Definition
1. Haloperidol
2. Fluphenazine
Term
typical antipsychotics are of most benefit w pos or neg sx?
Definition
most benefit w positive sx
Term
high dose typical antipsychotics may worsen:
Definition
negative sx
Term
first line tx for schizophrenia:
Definition
atypical antipsychotics EXCLUDING clozapine and ziprasidone
Term
warning regaurding the development or worsening of _______ applies to ALL atypical antipsychotics.
Definition
atypical antipsychotics may cause the development or worsening of existing Diabetes
Term
indications for clozepine:
Definition
1. NOT a first line
2. for tx-resistant pts failing at least 2 other meds
3. especially helpful in aggression
4. PD pts with psychosis (low dose)
Term
which med causes agranulocytosis"
Definition
Clozepine
Term
common SE of clozepine 6:
;
Definition
1. silorrhea
2. sedation
3. constipation
4. orthostatic hypotension
5. seizures
6. weight gain
Term
there is a 30-60% risk for pts on antipsychotics to develop EPS such as:
Definition
1. akathesia
2. acute dystonia
3. pseudoparkinsonism
4. tardive dyskinesia
Term
EPS are worsened by:
Definition
strong emotion or stress
Term
medication related RF for development of EPS:
Definition
1. high potency
2. large dose
3. parenteral route of admin
4. most often seen in young males
Term
EPS that occurs wn 1wk of antipsychotic therapy:
Definition
acute dystonia (<1wk) & pseudoparkinsonism (1wk)
Term
EPS that occurs wn 1wk of antipsychotic therapy:
Definition
acute dystonia (<1wk) & pseudoparkinsonism (1wk)
Term
tx for EPS:
Definition
1. benztropine 2mg
2. diphenhydramine 50mg
3. lorazepam 2mg
Term
pseudoparkinsonism tx can include any of the EPS tx plus:
Definition
Amantidine
Term
akathisia tx:
Definition
1. reduce antipsychotic does if possible
2. propanolol
3. lorazepam
Term
3 types of tardive dyskinesia:
Definition
1. facial (first sx is tongue)
2. extremities (chorea)
3. Truncal (unusual posture)
Term
tardive dyskinesia is a complication of:
Definition
long term antipsychotic use (years)
Term
2 methods of prevention for tardive dyskinesia:
Definition
1. drug holidays
2. use of atypical antipsychotics(contraversial)
Term
4 RF for development of tardive dyskinesia:
Definition
1. increased age
2. long duration of therapy
3. high potency antipsychotics
4. high antipsychotic doses
Term
tx of tardive dyskinesia:
Definition
1. reduce dose
2. change medication if possible
Term
rapidly progressing over 24-72hrs, can occur at any time, with any dose of antipsychotic: fvr, tachy, arrhythmias, ALOC, rigidity, >WBC,>CPK
Definition
Neuromalignant Syndrome
Term
tx of neuromalignant syndrome:
Definition
d/c offending agent and institute supportive care
Term
antipsychotic available for depot formulations:
Definition
Haldol
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3 general parameters for use of depot formulations:
Definition
1. given on a monthly schedule
2. must be stable on oral dose prior to conversion
3. d/c oral dose after initiating loading method
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