Antipsych Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Quetiapine (Seroquel) correct answer: Serotonin-Dopamine Antagonist Atypical antipsychotic How long does it take for quetiapine (Seroquel) to work correct answer: Psychotic and manic symptoms can improve within one week. It will take several week to have full effect on behavior. Recommended to wait 4-6 weeks to determine efficacy. May take 16-20 weeks to show good response on cognitive symptoms What does quetiapine do? correct answer: Decrease positive symptoms of schizophrenia What...

Mental Health Exam #2 Psychotic Disorders Positive & Negative Symptoms,Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics,Grief,Depression,Suicide,Antidepressants,Mania,Mood Stabilizers,Lithium, Therapeutic Communication (responses) Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia -classified as postive and negative for the purpose of treatments and medications Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - reflect EXCESS or distortion of normal function -halucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior ...

Stahl Chapter 5: Antipsychotics exam questions with verified answers which FGAs are low potency and which ones are high potency? - Correct Answers Low potency FGAs: - chlorpromazine (thorazine) - mesoridazine (serentil); QTc issues so 2nd line - thioridazine (mellaril); QTc issues so 2nd line High potency FGAs: - Fluphenazine (prolixin); available as LAI - Haloperidol (Haldol); available as LAI - Perphenazine (trilafon) - Pimozide (orap); tx for tourettes but QTc issues so 2nd line -...

The nurse suspects that a patient who is experiencing facial grimacing, involuntary upward eye movement, and muscle spasms of the tongue and fce may have which condition? a.) Akathisia b.) Acute Dystonia c.) Tardive Dyskinesia D.) Pseudoparkinsonism - b.) Acute Dystonia A patient asks the nurse to explain how antipsychotic drugs work to make him feel better. The nurse understands that antipsychotics act in which way? a.) Blocking actions of dopamine b.) Blocking actions of epinephri...

Mental Health Exam #2 Psychotic Disorders Positive & Negative Symptoms,Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics,Grief,Depression,Suicide,Antidepressants,Mania,Mood Stabilizers,Lithium, Therapeutic Communication (responses) Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia -classified as postive and negative for the purpose of treatments and medications Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - reflect EXCESS or distortion of normal function -halucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior ...

NR 546 Week 3 Assignment; Antipsychotic Medications Table Verified and Correct Antipsychotic Medications: NR 546 -2023 Drug name Indication (Bold = FDA approved) Target symptoms: state if positive or negative effect Potency (if noted. receptor occupancy if noted) Neurotransmitter(s) affected Half-life (T1/2), metabolism (CYP 450 enzyme) Notable side effects (associate to pathway or NT) Typical antipsychotics (conventional) Haloperidol Indication: ▪ Manifestations of psychotic disorde...

Mental Health Exam #2 Psychotic Disorders Positive & Negative Symptoms,Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics,Grief,Depression,Suicide,Antidepressants,Mania,Mood Stabilizers,Lithium, Therapeutic Communication (responses) Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia -classified as postive and negative for the purpose of treatments and medications Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - reflect EXCESS or distortion of normal function -halucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior ...

NURS 4010 Unit 1 Exam Antipsychotic/Neuroleptic Medications Questions With Verified Answers Bind with dopamine receptors (commonly D2 receptors - in all 4 pathways of the brain, causing side effects) MOA of Antipsychotic/Neuroleptic Medications Antipsychotics Used for schizophrenia, paranoia, psychosis, mania, severe anxiety, Tourette's, autism; Note: just b/c someone is on an antipsychotic does not mean they have a thought disorder; Metabolized by the liver and excreted in urine, feces...

NR 546 Antipsychotics Table Week 3 Assignments||With Complete Solutions

MH701 Exam 2 Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics