Neuroleptics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

antipsychotic medications correct answersPrescription drugs that are used to reduce psychotic symptoms; frequently used in the treatment of schizophrenia; also called neuroleptics. Block dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and norepinephrine receptors in the brain and periphery. Acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorders, Tourette's syndrome, delusional and schizoaffective disorders, dementia. Conventional (typical) or atypical. Patient education: s/s of orth...

NSG 6005 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM TEST BANK. ALL 46 CHAPTERS QUESTIONS FROM REAL EXAM 2023/24 UPDATE SOUTH UNIVERSITY   Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state...

NURS 5334 EXAM 2 NOTES WITH REVISED ANSWERS.  Psychiatric Drugs  Two Groups: o First Generation  Conventional Anti-psychotics  Block the receptors for dopamine in central nervous system (CNS)  Cause serious movement disorders (extra pyramidal symptoms, EPS)  Classified by potency  Low, Medium, High  Low Potency  Chlorpromazine o Indications  Schizophrenia  Schizoaffective disorder in the manic phase of bipolar disorder  Anti-nausea  Relief o...

Nursing care of adults exam 4 questions & answers 2023/2024 Postural hypotension - ANSWER--Blood pressure that drops when the pt stands up. Drugs that cause postural hypotension - ANSWER-DRUGS USED TO TREAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE -Diuretics -Beta blockers -Calcium-channel blockers -ACE inhibitors DRUGS THAT HAVE HYPOTENSION AS A SIDE EFFECT -Nitrates -Erectile dysfunction -Parkinson's -antipsychotics -neuroleptics -anti-anxiety -sedative -tricyclic antidepressants Compensat...

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PHARMACOLOGY HESI REVIEW DRUGS AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS Prototype : a. Hydantoins - phenytoin (Dilantin) b. Barbiturates - phenobarbital ( Luminal) Adverse effects : - sedation & drowsiness, gingival hyperplasia - diplopia, nystagmus, vertigo, dizziness - thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia Nursing considerations : 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discoloration is common...

LMSW Exam prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass DSM: Development of diagnosis - Correct Answer ️️ -hypothesis (diagnostic formulation); Gather information and make assessment (723.1) Diagnostic Formulation considerations: - Correct Answer ️️ -1. onset of issue 2. chronic/episodic 3. Family history 4. Use Multiple Sources (client, collateral) 5. context of information (e.g., currently in crisis?) 6. Use clinician observation and client reports (723.1) Assessment - Correct Answe...

WGU D027 Objective Assessment 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) A patient has endured several dosage adjustments of his tricyclic antidepressant, so the provider recommends genetic testing. Which statement correctly describes the rationale for genetic testing? a. The CYP2D6 gene influences metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants and certain other drugs. b. The HER2 gene is a tumor marker that impacts metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants. c. The BRCA2 gene influences metaboli...

SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE (SAEM) EXAM TEST BANK |+500 QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES 2024/2025. QUESTIONS 1. A mother brings her 35 year old son to the emergency department because of tremor and mutism for the past three days. His mother found him in his room this morning lying stiffly in his bed, soiled with urine and feces. He appears confused and will not respond to questions. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia last year and has been on several medications. Last month after his...

NURS 5334 EXAM 2 WITH REVISED ANSWERS. NURS 5334 Exam 2 Notes  Psychiatric Drugs  Two Groups: o First Generation  Conventional Anti-psychotics  Block the receptors for dopamine in central nervous system (CNS)  Cause serious movement disorders (extra pyramidal symptoms, EPS)  Classified by potency  Low, Medium, High  Low Potency  Chlorpromazine o Indications  Schizophrenia  Schizoaffective disorder in the manic phase of bipolar disorder  Anti-n...