PMHNP I - Exam 1 - Psychopharmacology Save
Terms in this set (54)
Absorbed well from the GI tract after oral administration
(Lipophilic to enter CNS)
Used for neuroleptic-induced Parkinsonism characterized by
tremor, rigidity, cogwheeling ( jerking when rotating limbs),
bradykinesia, sialorrhea, and stooped posture
Treat neuroleptic-induced acute dystonia
Anticholinergics - Absorption, Tx,
Treat Akathisia
ADRs, Drug Names, Caution In
ADRs: Anticholinergic toxicity (delirium, coma, seizures, agitation,
hallucinations, severe hypoTN, SVT, peripheral manifestations
, H1 antagonists
Used for sedative and anticholinergic activities
Antihistamines - class, use, SEs,
Commonly associated with sedation, dizziness, and hypoTN
Drug Name,
Common: Benadryl, Atarax, Vistaril
Absorption/Metabolization
Well absorbed in GI tract
Metabolized in the liver
Rapid anxiolytic sedative effect
Used for acute tx of insomnia, anxiety, or agitation
Benzodiazepines - Effect, Use, Common: Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium, Serax, Tranxene
Drug Names, Risks Strong risk of psychological and physical dependence
High abuse potential
Schedule IV
Best to begin with a small dose and increase into clinician observe
clinical effects
Dosing is a special consideration with children
Children
Children have a HIGHER metabolism
May need a higher ratio of milligrams of the drug to kilograms per
body weight
Clozapine ADR Agranulocytosis
Disturbance in the capacity to think
Terms in this set (54)
Absorbed well from the GI tract after oral administration
(Lipophilic to enter CNS)
Used for neuroleptic-induced Parkinsonism characterized by
tremor, rigidity, cogwheeling ( jerking when rotating limbs),
bradykinesia, sialorrhea, and stooped posture
Treat neuroleptic-induced acute dystonia
Anticholinergics - Absorption, Tx,
Treat Akathisia
ADRs, Drug Names, Caution In
ADRs: Anticholinergic toxicity (delirium, coma, seizures, agitation,
hallucinations, severe hypoTN, SVT, peripheral manifestations
, H1 antagonists
Used for sedative and anticholinergic activities
Antihistamines - class, use, SEs,
Commonly associated with sedation, dizziness, and hypoTN
Drug Name,
Common: Benadryl, Atarax, Vistaril
Absorption/Metabolization
Well absorbed in GI tract
Metabolized in the liver
Rapid anxiolytic sedative effect
Used for acute tx of insomnia, anxiety, or agitation
Benzodiazepines - Effect, Use, Common: Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium, Serax, Tranxene
Drug Names, Risks Strong risk of psychological and physical dependence
High abuse potential
Schedule IV
Best to begin with a small dose and increase into clinician observe
clinical effects
Dosing is a special consideration with children
Children
Children have a HIGHER metabolism
May need a higher ratio of milligrams of the drug to kilograms per
body weight
Clozapine ADR Agranulocytosis
Disturbance in the capacity to think
