Rasmussen Nur 2407 Pharm Exam 1 - Questions
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Typical Antipsychotics Pediatric pharmacokinetics:
1 2
(nonphenothiazines) distribution
3 Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) 4 SSRIs and SNRIs prevent
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Antipsychotics Resolve hallucinations
(neuroleptics)
, Haloperidol (Haldol): use in acute psychosis since it
Typical Antipsychotics is immediate acting
(nonphenothiazines)
Crisis can cause dystonia
Nursing intervention: Psychotropic washout period: since many have long
phenothiazines and half-lives, avoid changing meds with overlapping
nonphenothiazines treatment which could lead to toxicity
Lorazepam (anxiolytics) works for immediate relief but poor choice for
use longer term
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Major antidepressant Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
groups (SNRIs)
Atypical antidepressant
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
reuptake of serotonin, increasing its level in the
SSRIs and SNRIs prevent
brain
A neurotransmitter known as the "feel good"
Serotonin
hormone
break down neurotransmitters like dopamine,
norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain leading
Momoamine oxidase to low levels.
enzymes
These low levels have been linked with depression
and anxiety.
Tricyclic antidepressants Include dry mouth and eyes, GI distress
side effects (anticholinergic effects)
Monoamine oxidase Maintain levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and
inhibitors serotonin in the brain
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Typical Antipsychotics Pediatric pharmacokinetics:
1 2
(nonphenothiazines) distribution
3 Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) 4 SSRIs and SNRIs prevent
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Terms in this set (99)
Antipsychotics Resolve hallucinations
(neuroleptics)
, Haloperidol (Haldol): use in acute psychosis since it
Typical Antipsychotics is immediate acting
(nonphenothiazines)
Crisis can cause dystonia
Nursing intervention: Psychotropic washout period: since many have long
phenothiazines and half-lives, avoid changing meds with overlapping
nonphenothiazines treatment which could lead to toxicity
Lorazepam (anxiolytics) works for immediate relief but poor choice for
use longer term
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Major antidepressant Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
groups (SNRIs)
Atypical antidepressant
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
reuptake of serotonin, increasing its level in the
SSRIs and SNRIs prevent
brain
A neurotransmitter known as the "feel good"
Serotonin
hormone
break down neurotransmitters like dopamine,
norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain leading
Momoamine oxidase to low levels.
enzymes
These low levels have been linked with depression
and anxiety.
Tricyclic antidepressants Include dry mouth and eyes, GI distress
side effects (anticholinergic effects)
Monoamine oxidase Maintain levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and
inhibitors serotonin in the brain
