NUR 2474 Pharm Quiz 3 With Correct Answers

What are the EPS symptoms? - ANSWER-acute dystonia, oculogyric crisis, opisthotonus, joint dislocation, impaired respiration, anticholinergic effects, Parkinsonism, akathisia, TD. What class of drugs are most likely to produce EPS effects? - ANSWER-1st generation antipsychotics- chloropromazine/ haloperidol High potency antipsychotic prototype - ANSWER-haloperidol How does a high potency antipsychotic work? - ANSWER-it has a more severe action and is able to be administered IM and stop psychosis immediately and at a more severe level. define what acute dystonia is - ANSWER-slow movement that is with EPS define what oculogyric crisis is - ANSWER-abnormal upward eye deviations with EPS define what opisthotonus is - ANSWER-muscle spasm with backwards arching of the back, with EPS define the parts of Parkinsonism - ANSWER-bradykinesia, slow movements, mask like face, drooling, tremor, rigidity, shuffling gait, cog wheeling, stooped posture. define akathisia - ANSWER-pacing and squirming brought on by an uncontrollable need to be in motion.