Rasmussen University Pharmacology Module 3 Quiz Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

Rasmussen University Pharmacology
Module 3 Quiz Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Treats psychotic disorders

Schizophrenia

Tourettes

Goal is to suppress hallucinations and psychotic outbursts - Answer: Chlorpromazine



Chlorpromazine pharmacological class - Answer: Phenothiazine



EPS

- Watch for spasms

- Treat with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or benztropine (anticholinergics)

Akathisia

- Monitor for continuous pacing and agitation

Tardive Dyskinesia

- Lip smacking, speech, and eating problems occur

- Verify patient can swallow prior to oral medications

- Fall precautions for disruptive gait and jerking movements

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (medical emergency) - Answer: Chlorpromazine side effects and
interventions



- Sudden high fever

- Dysrhythmias

- Muscle rigidity

- Drooling

- Coma - Answer: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

, - Stop antipsychotics

- Use cooling blankets

- Increase fluids

- Give diazepam or dantrolene - Answer: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome



Haloperidol generic name - Answer: Haldol



- Traditional antipsychotic

- 1st generation treatment

- Schizophrenia

- Psychotic/violent behavior

- Nausea/vomiting

- Agitation - Answer: Butyrophenone



- EPS

- Akathisia

- Tardive dyskinesia

- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (medical emergency) - Answer: Butyrophenone



Clozapine pharmacological class - Answer: Benzisoxazole



- 2nd generation antipsychotics

- Treatment for schizophrenia - Answer: Clozapine



- Low risk for EPS

- Weight gain is common

- High risk for infection

- Drowsiness