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What are characteristics of Chlorpromazine? (typical antipsychotic)
Strong Sedative Effect and decreases BP
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Match characteristics with drug:
1. strong sedative effect, decreases BP, moderate EPS risk. ____
2. Low sedative effect, strong risk of EPS. ____
a. Fluphenazine
b. Perphenazine
c. Chlorpromzine
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What is the most widely used typical antipsychotic?
Haldol
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What 3 meds are used in an emergency situation as a "cocktail?"
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Loxapine is ______ (low/med/extreme) sedating, ____ risk of EPS, ____ (hypotension/HTN) is common
- moderately sedating
- strong risk of EPS
- hypotension is common
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What drug types will you administer to treat NMS?
Antipyretics, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants
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What is agranulocytosis?
a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection.
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What are the nursing considerations about Olanzepine (Zyprexa)?
- Monitor elderly for dehydration
- To avoid urinary retention, can encourage patient to void before taking drug
- Monitor for s/s of DM
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What s/s must a patient report right away if taking Clozapine?
symptoms of infection, especially flu-like symptoms
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Why must a patient taking Clozaril avoid exposure to the sun or taking hot baths?
Overexposure to the sun can cause heatstroke and hot baths can cause hypotension
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What nursing considerations for Zprasidone HCl (Geodon)?
- Periodic ECG, BP
- Contraindicated to anyone with a history of cardiac diseases
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What are the benefits and risks of taking a MAOI?
Can treat depression by preventing breakdown of seratonin and dopamine (from Monoamine Oxidase enzymes), but it also builds up tyramine, which can lead to hypertensive crisis
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