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5/30/25, 12:38 AM NSG552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1




NSG 552 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers | Latest
2025 Update | 100% Correct | Accurate-Wilkes.
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,5/30/25, 12:39 AM NSG552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 |

agonist and antagonist of various serotonin receptors, antagonist of adrenergic
receptors, weak histamine H1 receptor antagonist, and weak serotonin reuptake
inhibitor.



refers to the "preference" or likelihood of a drug to bind to a certain receptor.
Linked to potency.




Referred to as Atypical Antipsychotics. Most have a weak bond with D2
receptors and block serotonin receptors leading to anti-depressive and
anxiolytic effects. They cause less EPS due to rapid receptor disassociation
which leads to rapid dopamine neurotransmission. Have less dangerous side
effect profiles but can cause metabolic syndromes, have been around shorter
time, more expensive, more effective at treating negative symptoms but can
treat positive symptoms as well, long-acting injections available for several of
these. (Ex. Risperidone, Clozapine, Quetiapine, Aripiprazole, Ziprasidone)




Is a rare, but life-threatening, idiosyncratic reaction that occurs after exposure to a
neuroleptic drug (1st and 2nd generation antipsychotics). Caused by excessive
dopamine receptor blockage. NMS often occurs shortly after the initiation of
neuroleptic treatment, or after dose increases. Usually occurs within the FIRST TWO
WEEKS However, NMS can occur years into therapy. Once the syndrome starts, it
usually evolves over 24-72 hours. Symptoms include: muscle rigidity, fever, altered
mental status, unstable BP, seizure, hyperactive reflexes, increased CPK,
Leukocytosis, tachycardia, tachypnea, delirium
Treatment: D/C antipsychotic medication! and administer
dantrolene/bromocipritine, IV hydration, anti-pyretic treatment (APAP), cooling
blanket, benzo


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Definition



(selected Haldol): EPS, TD, dystonia, hyperpyrexia, heat stroke, NMS,
pneumonia, hypotension, HTN, QT prolongation, torsade de pointes,
arrythmia, sudden death, hyponatremia, seizures, hepatic impairment,
leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, cataracts, retinopathy,
withdrawal sx if abrupt D/C (long term use)

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Receptor profile FGA side effect profile




QTc interval SGA side effect profile


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Definition



Increase in dopamine in this pathway causes hypoprolactinemia



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Nigrostriatal pathway Nigrosstriatal pathway




Tuberoinfundibular pathway Mesocortical pathway



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Definition


Is a rare, but life-threatening, idiosyncratic reaction that occurs after
exposure to a neuroleptic drug (1st and 2nd generation antipsychotics).
Caused by excessive dopamine receptor blockage. NMS often occurs
shortly after the initiation of neuroleptic treatment, or after dose
increases. Usually occurs within the FIRST TWO WEEKS However,
NMS can occur years into therapy. Once the syndrome starts, it usually
evolves over 24-72 hours. Symptoms include: muscle rigidity, fever,
altered mental status, unstable BP, seizure, hyperactive reflexes,
increased CPK, Leukocytosis, tachycardia, tachypnea, delirium
Treatment: D/C antipsychotic medication! and administer
dantrolene/bromocipritine, IV hydration, anti-pyretic treatment (APAP),
cooling blanket, benzo



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Psuedo-parkinsonism Parkinson's disease




Neuromalignant syndrome Dystonia


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