NSG552/ NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) {180 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW 2026/2027

NSG552/ NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) {180 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW 2026/2027. Involuntary teeth grinding associated with antipsychotics. topiramate Safest and best tolerated anticonvulsant for patients taking clozapine who experience dose related seizures. high potency Less incidence of antiadrenergic, anticholinergic and antihistaminic side effects but greater E.P.S. low potency 2 | Page Greater incidence of antiadrenergic, anticholinergic and antihistaminic side effects but less E.P.S. acute dystonia Characterized by torticollis, oculogyric crisis and can be life threatening if it affects the airway. akathisia Characterized by an internal and external restlessness, constant need to pace or walk. hours to days Onset of symptoms dystonia. 3 | Page pseudo-Parkinson's Characterized by bradykinesia, masklike face, cogwheel rigidity, pill rolling tremor. days to months Onset of symptoms Parkinsonism & Akathisia. months to years Onset of symptoms Tardive dyskinesia. false Medications for E.P.S. such as Cogentin, Benadryl and benzos should not be co-prescribed to prevent E.P.S. because they are associated with high anticholinergic side effects. Cogentin First-line treatment for dystonia. 4 | Page tardive dyskinesia Occurs due to D2 blockade in the Nigrostriatal pathway and is mostly irreversible. Characteristics of Tardive Dyskinesia lip smacking, fly catcher tongue, facial grimace, eye blinking, involuntary body movement. Clozaril Atypical antipsychotic less likely to cause Tardive Dyskinesia. beta blockers. Propranolol 5 | Page First-line treatment for akathisia. Risk factors associated with Tardive Dyskinesia older age, women, F.G.A. higher dose, African decent, longer duration. AIMS test Screening tool for Tardive Dyskinesia done before prescribing antipsychotic and every 3-6 months. valbenazine and deutetrabenazine F.D.A. approved medications for Tardive Dyskinesia. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome A life-threatening idiopathic reaction to antipsychotic medication that is considered a medical emergency if left untreated. 6 | Page F.G.A. long acting injectables Haldol, fluphenazine.