What class does this medication belong to: chlorpromazine? - Answers Low potency first-
generation antipsychotics
What class does this medication belong to: thioridazine? - Answers Low potency first-generation
antipsychotics
What are the indications of use for chlorpromazine and thioridazine? - Answers treat positive
symptoms
What is the MOA for chlorpromazine and thioridazine? - Answers dopamine D2 antagonists
What are side effects of chlorpromazine and thioridazine? - Answers high sedation, high
anticholinergic SEs, low EPS
-weight gain, sexual dysfunction, endocrine disturbances
-anticholinergic: urinary retention, dilated pupils, constipation, blurred vision, tachycardia
-EPS: acute dystonia, akathisia, pseudo parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia
What are nursing implication and teaching points for chlorpromazine and thioridazine? -
Answers -takes 2-6 weeks for full effects
-to help with anticholinergic SEs: fluid sips, hard candy, sugarless gum, fiber, monitor for
retention, sun protection
What class does this medication belong to: fluphenazine? - Answers High potency first-
generation antipsychotics
What class does this medication belong to: haloperidol? - Answers High potency first-generation
antipsychotics
What are indications of use for fluphenazine and haloperidol? - Answers Treat positive
symptoms
What are the side effects of fluphenazine and haloperidol? - Answers low sedation, low
anticholinergic SEs, high EPS
-weight gain, sexual dysfunction, endocrine disturbances
-anticholinergic: urinary retention, dilated pupils, constipation, blurred vision, tachycardia
-EPS: acute dystonia, akathisia, pseudo parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia
What are nursing implications and pt teaching points for fluphenazine and haloperidol? -
Answers takes 2-6 weeks to take full effect