Rasmussen nur 2407 Pharm exam 1

Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) - ans ---Resolve hallucinations Typical Antipsychotics (nonphenothiazines) - ans ---Haloperidol (Haldol): use in acute psychosis since it is immediate acting Crisis can cause dystonia Nursing intervention: phenothiazines and nonphenothiazines - ans ---Psychotropic washout period: since many have long half-lives, avoid changing meds with overlapping treatment which could lead to toxicity Lorazepam (anxiolytics) use - ans ---works for immediate relief but poor choice for longer term Major antidepressant groups - ans ---Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Atypical antidepressant Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) SSRIs and SNRIs prevent - ans ---reuptake of serotonin, increasing its level in the brain Serotonin - ans ---A neurotransmitter known as the "feel good" hormone Momoamine oxidase enzymes - ans ---break down neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain leading to low levels. These low levels have been linked with depression and anxiety. Tricyclic antidepressants side effects - ans ---Include dry mouth and eyes, GI distress (anticholinergic effects)