Medication Test

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SSRIs with MAOIs or multiple SSRIs at once causes this
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  • serotonin syndrom
  • hyptertensive crisis

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clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa) & resperidone (Risperdal) are
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  • Tricyclics
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Typical antipsychotics – neuroleptics
  • Barbiturates

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haloperidol (Haldol) can cause
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  • Hypertensive crisis
  • Serotonin Syndrome
  • coma
  • Extra pyramidal symptoms

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MAOIs with decongestants/ cold medicines can cause
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  • Hypertensive crisis
  • Extra pyramidal symptoms
  • Serotonin Syndrome

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triazolam (Halcion) & flurazepam (Dalmane)
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  • Tricyclics
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
  • Mood stabilizers
  • Sedative-hypnotics

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fluoxetine (Prozac) & Sertraline (Zoloft) are
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  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
  • Tricyclics
  • Anti-Parkinsonian drugs

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imipramine (Tofranil) & amitryptiline (Elavil) are
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  • Mood stabilizers
  • Tricyclics
  • Typical antipsychotics – neuroleptics
  • Anti-anxiety agents

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Lithium & depakote are
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  • Mood stabilizers
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Tricyclics
  • Anti-anxiety agents

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chlorpromazine (Thorazine) & thiothixine (Navane) are
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  • Mood stabilizers
  • Typical antipsychotics – neuroleptics
  • Tricyclics
  • Anti-Parkinsonian drugs

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lorazepam (Ativan) & alprazolam (Xanax)
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  • Mood stabilizers
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Tricyclics
  • Anti-anxiety agents

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benztropine (Cogentin) & trihexyphenidyl (Artane) are
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  • Anti-Parkinsonian drugs
  • Mood stabilizers
  • Sedative-hypnotics
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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secobarbital (Seconal) & Pentobarbital (Nembutal) are
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  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Mood stabilizers
  • Barbiturates
  • Anti-anxiety agents

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A decrease in serotonin can result in anxiety.
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  • True
  • False

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Lithium carbonate can cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
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  • True
  • False

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Children with ADHD respond atypically to Methylphenidate (Ritalin) than children without the diagnosis – instead of stimulation they calm and can focus.
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  • True
  • False

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Extrapyramidal symptoms are caused by the blockage of norepinephrine at the synapse.
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  • True
  • False

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Routine blood levels are taken on a client using haloperidol (Haldol).
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  • True
  • False

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Eating aged cheese and minimal red wine is acceptable for clients taking Lithium carbonate but not those taking an MAO inhibitor.
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  • True
  • False

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St. John’s Wort herbal medication has shown qualities of being an antidepressant; however, more clinical trials are needed.
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  • True
  • False

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is given at bedtime.
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  • True
  • False

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Loarazepam is preferred over diazepam for short procedures or situations because the half-life is shorter.
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  • True
  • False

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You will see more SSRIs used as a front-line drug of choice over the older tricyclics. Why?
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  • Clients can more easily overdose with the tricyclics because of cardiac involvement.
  • Tricyclics have more sedating and anticholinergic effects than the SSRIs.
  • SSRIs work faster to achieve a therapeutic response than the tricyclics (days as opposed to 2 weeks).

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Which of the following is a potential prescribed drug of abuse, often in the elderly?
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  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol) for sleep
  • Haloperidol (Haldol) for sleep
  • Alprazolam (Xanax) for anxiety
  • Risperadone (Risperdal) for confusion

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You receive a client to your floor from the ER after having received a large dose of Haldol. He is sleepy but begins to complain of being stiff and feels restless inside. What would you do?
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  • Call “Rapid Response.”
  • Call the MD, report the symptoms as likely EPS, and administer
  • Give more haloperidol (Haldol) PRN
  • Suggest a warm shower to relax (accompanied to prevent a fall)

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Your client has been ordered phenelzine (Nardil). What special patient-family teaching do you need to address?
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  • diet, use of other medications (over the counter ie cold meds), and blood pressure
  • lab draws for blood levels and diet
  • diet, exercise, and sexual activity
  • diet, exercise and lactation because weight gain is eminent

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Sarah has bipolar illness and begins taking Lithium. In your teaching, what is important to cover?
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  • the need for periodic blood levels because the therapeutic range is close to the mild toxicity range.
  • signs and symptoms of early toxicity verses side effects (weight gain is common)
  • the importance of taking the medicine and working with the doctor to find a comfortable therapeutic level – instead of self-stopping the medication.
  • all the above

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Which electrolyte are you most concerned with when a client is taking Lithium?
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  • sodium
  • potassium

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Harry Potter is on the mental health unit because of hallucinations of Hogwarts, flying brooms and witches. He begins to become confused and disoriented, has decreasing loss of consciousness rapidly, holds himself stiff, and is very warm to touch. You take his vitals and he has high BP, and temperature of 103.2 F. What are you most concerned he has?
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  • Call rapid response because it is likely serotonin syndrome
  • Call rapid response because it is likely neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Call rapid response because it is likely an impending stroke
  • Call rapid response because it is likely sepsis

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Nicole, aged 30, is in the intensive outpatient program because of depressive symptoms with mild suicidal ideation. Which is the safest antidepressant for her?
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  • Risperidone (Risperdal)
  • Diazepam (Valium)
  • Sertaline (Zoloft)
  • Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Marian, aged 68, has been started on Risperdal for agitation and delusions. What is she at risk for?
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  • hypertension- QT prolongation is a AE not SE
  • decreasing her dress size- weight gain
  • hypotension and falls- yes, orthostatic hypotension
  • sexually transmitted disease- sexual side effects

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Ativan is an anti anxiety that is give which ways
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  • PO
  • IM
  • IV
  • SC

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Riperdal is an antipsychotic that is given
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  • SC and IV
  • PO and IM

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Prozac is an antidepressant that is given
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  • SC
  • PO

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Ritalin is a CNS stimulant that is given
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  • IM
  • PO
  • SC
  • transdermal

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Haldol is an antipsychotic that is given
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  • transdermal
  • PO
  • SC
  • IM

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Xanax is an anti anxiety that is given
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  • PO
  • SC
  • IV
  • IM

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Ativan is a(n)
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  • antidepressant
  • antianxiety

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risperdal is a(n)
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  • CNS stimulant
  • antipsychotic

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Prozac is a(n)
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  • antianxiety
  • antidepressant

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Ritalin is a(n)
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  • CNS stimulant
  • antianxiety

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Haldol is a(n)
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  • antidepressant
  • antipsychotic

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Tegretol is a(n)
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  • antidepressant and MAOI
  • Mood stabilizers, anticonvulsant

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Tegretol can only be given IM
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  • True
  • False

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Litium in a(n)
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  • SSRI
  • Mood Stabilizing Drug

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Lithium a drug used for anticonvulsant and bipolar disorder can only be given PO
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  • True
  • False

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Thorazine is a(n)
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  • antiemetic
  • mood stabilizer
  • antipsychotic
  • SSRI

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Thorazine can be given
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  • PO
  • IM
  • SC
  • IV

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Seroquel is an anti anxiety
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  • True
  • False

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Seroquel is given IM
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  • True
  • False

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Marplan is a(n)
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  • antidepressant and MAOI
  • SSRI
  • Tricylic antidepressant

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Marplan is given for depression and is given PO
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  • True
  • False

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Buspar is a(n)
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  • anti-anxiety
  • SSRI

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Buspar is given for the management of anxiety and is administered PO
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  • True
  • False

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Zoloft is given for major depressive disorder, panic disorder and OCD. It is a(n)
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  • anti-depressent
  • SSRI

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Zoloft is a SSRI that is given IM
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  • True
  • False

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Elavil is a(n)
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  • tricylic antidepressant
  • antipsychotic/mood stabalizer

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The tricyclic antidepressant Elavil is given SC
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  • True
  • False

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Fluphenazine is a(n)
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  • antianxiety
  • antipsychotic

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Fluphenazine an antipsychotic is given
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  • PO
  • transdermal
  • IV
  • IM

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An antipsychotic/mood stabilizer given for schizophrenia and acute manic disorder is
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  • Paxil
  • Zyprexa

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Zyprexa is given for bipolar I and is given
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  • PO
  • SC
  • IV
  • IM

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Paxil is a(n)
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  • Sedative/hypnotics
  • Antianxiety/antidepressant

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Paxil is administered PO
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  • True
  • False

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Ambien is a(n)
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  • Antianxiety/antidepressant
  • Sedative/hypnotics

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Ambien is given for insomnia and is administered
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  • PO
  • IM
  • SL
  • transdermal

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Haloperidol (Haldol) is what drug classification?
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  • Atypical antipsychotic
  • Typical antipsychotic drug
  • Sedative/hypnotics

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How is Haloperidol (Haldol) administered?
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  • PO
  • IM
  • IV
  • SL

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What is the range of dose for Haloperidol (Haldol)
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  • 40-50 mg
  • 5-50 mg
  • 2-40 mg

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Side effects to monitor for Haloperidol (Haldol) are
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  • Anticholinergic effects
  • EPS, sedation and weight gain
  • nausea and vomiting
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • sexual side effects

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Side effects of Haloperidol (Haldol) are QT prolongation and increased prolactin
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  • True
  • False

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Describe how Haloperidol (Haldol) is used for rapid tranquilization in emergencies?
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  • IV for sedation
  • IM for sedation

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Risperidone (Risperdal) is what drug classification?
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  • Atypical antipsychotic
  • Mood stabilizing

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Risperidone (Risperdal) is administered
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  • IV
  • PO
  • SC
  • IM

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standard dose for Risperidone (Risperdal) is PO 1 mg twice daily
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  • True
  • False

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A standard dose for 2 Risperidone (Risperdal) is 45mg IM every 4 weeks
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  • True
  • False

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Side effects of Risperidone (Risperdal) include
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  • Less sedation and fewer EPS, weight gain/metabolic syndrome, sexual side effects
  • QT prolongation, increased prolactin

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a patient can breastfeed on Risperidone (Risperdal)
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  • True
  • False

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Risperidone (Risperdal) is preferred over older antipsychotics because
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  • Targets the negative symptoms of schizophrenia as well as the positive and
  • less expensive to administer
  • have fewer motor side effects
  • They may also improve cognitive function

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a SSRI antidepressant
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  • True
  • False

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is administered IV at night
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  • True
  • False

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What is the standard dose of Fluoxetine (Prozac)?
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  • 60mg
  • 40mg
  • 20mg

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Side effects of Fluoxetine (Prozac) include
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  • anxiety and insomnia
  • agitation and akathisia
  • weight gain and nausea
  • sexual dysfunction

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is contraindicated in all but which of the following
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  • adolescents
  • elderly
  • CV disease or seizure disorder
  • MAO’s within 14 days

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Lithium carbonate is a mood stabilizer
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  • True
  • False

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How is lithium carbonate administered
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  • PO
  • IM

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What is the standard dose for lithium carbonate
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  • Initial dose: 300-600 mg 3 times daily maintenance dose: 300 mg 3-4 times daily
  • Initial dose: 100-200 mg 2 times daily maintenance dose: 150 mg 4-7 times daily

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What would a nurse teach a patient receiving lithium carbonate
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  • take with food
  • have blood levels drawn 12 hours after last dose
  • take before bed
  • maintain therapeutic levels between 0.5-1.5 mEq/L

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EPS symptoms are drug-induced movement disorders
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  • True
  • False

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EPS symptoms are drug-induced movement disorders that include
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  • Pseudoparkinsonism: difficulty speaking or swallowing, loss of balance control, pill rolling of hands, mask-like face, shuffling gait, rigidity, tremors
  • Akasthisia: restlessness or desire to keep moving
  • Tardive dyskinesia: uncontrolled rhythmic movement of mouth, face and extremities.
  • Dystonia: muscle spasms, twisting motions, twitching, inability to move eyes, weakness of arms and legs
  • tenitus: rigidity of muscles

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What are the 5 rights
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  • right dose amount
  • right route
  • right time
  • right patient
  • right consent form
  • right drug

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The neurotransmitter that is increased in the disease of schizophrenia – hence the antipsychotics block the receptors
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  • epinephrine
  • norepinephrine
  • dopamine

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The neurotransmitter that helps regulate attention, behavior, and body temperature; decreased in depression
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  • dopamine
  • serotonin

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Medications that need routine blood levels to monitor for therapeutic range and toxicity
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  • lithium carbonate and depakote
  • lithium phosphate and haldol

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Most anti-anxiety agents enhance the inhibitory effect of this neurotransmitter
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  • dopamine
  • GABA

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The antidepressant medications administered in the morning
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  • SSRIs
  • antidepressants

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The antidepressant medications administered at bedtime
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  • mood stabilizers
  • tricyclics (TCAx)

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The average time frame for therapeutic results of the antidepressants
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  • 2-3 months
  • 2-6 weeks

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The 3 most common medications used for bi-polar disorder
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  • lithium carbonate
  • Depakote (divalproex sodium),
  • Lamictal (lamotrigene)?
  • imipramine (Tofranil)

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The types of antidepressant medications that present the highest risk for overdose
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  • tricyclics (TCAs)
  • SSSRIs

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The most common medication used for rapid tranquilization of a patient with psychotic symptoms
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  • xanex
  • haloperidol

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The new class of antipsychotics that have fewer motor side effects (EPS) but are more expensive
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  • typical antipsychotics
  • atypical antipsychotics

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The abnormal motor side effects common with the typical or standard antipsychotics
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  • extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)
  • serotonin syndrome

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Two medications that can be administered in a long-acting injectable
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  • Haldol Deconoate
  • quetiapine (Seroquel)
  • Risperdal Consta

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The permanent extrapyramidal side effect
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  • tardive dyskinesia
  • serotonin syndrome

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The nurse suggests low calorie hard candies and sips of water Intervention for what?
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  • nursing intervention for the anticholinergic, dry mouth
  • nursing intervention for the anticholinergic, hypoglycemia

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Adequate fluid intake, daily exercise, and high fiber foods Intervention for what?
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  • nursing intervention for the anticholinergic side effect of dry mouth
  • nursing intervention for the anticholinergic side effect of constipation

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Instructing the patient to move slowly from lying to sitting to standing, especially in the morning and in the Elderly. Routinely checking BP for this
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  • hypertension
  • orthostatic hypotension

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The common medication combination (2 drugs) given to an agitated and psychotic person in the ER
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  • Haldol and Ativan
  • Xanex and Proxac

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The 2 roles of the nurse when treating a mental health patient with psychotropics
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  • Provider of direct patient care (administer meds, assess effectiveness, monitor for side effects)
  • Educator (of purpose, maintenance & side effects)
  • notify HCP (report all noticeable signs of psychotropics)

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The benzodiazepine that has a shorter half life than valium and is often used in treatment of alcohol withdrawal
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  • Ativan
  • Haldol

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The type of antidepressant medication that requires the patient to eat a special diet to avoid a hypertensive crisis
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  • Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors
  • SSRIs

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The illness with signs & symptoms of : Confusion to coma Hyperthermia Hyperreflexia Labile BP & HR Myoclonus & tremor
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  • serotonin syndrome
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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The illness with signs & symptoms of : Muscle ridgidity Hyperthermia Tachycardia Diaphoresis Labile BP Respiratory distress – hypoxia Renal failure
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  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • serotonin syndrome

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The condition with signs & symptoms of : Coarse hand tremor Mental confusion Hyperirritability of muscles Drowsiness Incoordination to ataxia ECG changes and arrythmias Blurred vision Seizures
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  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • lithium toxicity

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What is used in ALL nursing departments & settings
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  • administration of psychotropic medications
  • administration of cardiac mediations

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When neurons are stimulated or depolarized they release neurotransmitters. Each neurotransmitter has site-specific receptors that can receive it. This is called
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  • process of neurotransmission and synaptic transmission
  • process of transmission and ion transport

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Most psychotropic medication affect neurotransmitters in one of several ways. Mark all that apply.
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  • Block NTs from entering receptor site on postsynaptic neuron
  • Accelerates the synaptic transmission
  • Prevent destruction of NTs at synapse by interfering with enzymes at synapse
  • Inhibit reuptake/recycling NTs by presynaptic neuron
  • Enhance the release or inhibit the release

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There are two types of antipsychotic medication typical and atypical
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  • True
  • False

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Which of the following 2 medications were the first generation of treatment for psychosis including hallucinations and delusions
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  • Haldol
  • Clozaril
  • Thorazine
  • Abilify

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The Atypical Psychotics or the second generation are medications developed more recently that address similar symptoms. These medications include
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  • Clozaril
  • Olanzapine
  • Risperidone
  • Abilify
  • Thorazine

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Serious medical complications for antipsychotics include
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  • Tardivea dyskinesia
  • serotonin syndrome

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Antipsychotics have a Black-Box Warning for
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  • dementia Related Psychosis
  • excessive dopamine transmission

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Schizophrenia (positive symptoms), acute mania, psychotic depression, drug-induced psychosis, other psychotic symptoms (these symptoms are associated with elevated concentrations of
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  • serotonin
  • epinephrine
  • dopamine

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MOA of Typical antipsychotics
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  • blocks dopamine receptors
  • reduce dopamine transmission
  • decreases concentration of dopamine

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Which antipsychotics have fewer EPS but are no less sedating
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  • atypical
  • typical

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The weight gain from these drugs can be as much as 40lbs per month in worst case scenario
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  • atypical
  • typical

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Which atypical antipsychotic has a risk of agranulocytosis or a serious drop in granulated WBCs due to suppression of the bone marrow
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  • Prozac
  • Haldol
  • Clozaril
  • Lorazepam

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Atypical antipsychotics are use to treat schizophrenia, treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar disorder, some uses for augmentation of antidepressant
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  • True
  • False

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These drugs target the negative symptoms of schizophrenia as well as the positive and have fewer motor side effects.
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  • Typical antipsychotics
  • Atypical antipsychotics

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These drugs are known as serotonin-dopamine antagonists because they have more 5-Ht2 effects to D2 receptor blockade. They may also improve cognitive function.
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  • typical antipsychotic
  • Atypical antipsychotic

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Atypical antipsychotic have which side effects
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  • fatigue and tiredness
  • weight gain/metabolic syndrome (not Ability or Geodon)
  • sexual side effects
  • less sedation and fewer EPS

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What is the psychiatric emergency related to atypical antipsychotics
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  • serotonin syndrome
  • neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Serotonin syndrome is poorly understood and is believed to be an abrupt and drastic reduction in dopaminergic activity, high mortality
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  • True
  • False

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Symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome include
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  • Muscle ridgidity/mutism
  • Respiratory distress – hypoxia
  • Tachycardia and hyperthermia
  • liver failure

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Treatment for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome include
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  • Haldol
  • Parlodel
  • dantrium
  • life support

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types of antidepressants include
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  • SSRIs
  • SNRIs
  • TCA
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • MAOIs
  • typical antipsychotics

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Antidepressants are used to treat major depression, panic disorder and other anxiety disorders including psychotic depression
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  • True
  • False

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Interact with the monoamine neurotransmitter systems in the brain, particularly the neurotransmitters
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  • norepinephrine and serotonin
  • Epinephrine and dopamine

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Antidepressants have a Black Box Warning for increased risk of suicide in
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  • adolescents
  • elderly
  • women

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Contraindications for antidepressants include
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  • adolescents
  • blood pressure medications
  • cardiac disease or seizure disorder
  • MAO's within 14 days

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Psychiatric syndrome of antidepressants include
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  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • serotonin syndrome

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Serotonin syndrome occurs from excessive serotoninergic activity this can occur because
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  • overdose
  • drug interaction
  • stopping medication abruptly
  • not informing provider of other medication

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manifestations of serotonin syndrome include confusion to coma, hypothermia, labile BP/HR and
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  • hyper-reflexia
  • dry mouth

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Atypical or novel antidepressants MOA differ structurally and seem to work with less defined mechanisms than the other antidepressants
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  • True
  • False

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Atypical or novel antidepressants are the oldest drugs for depression but are not used as much because of side effects.
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  • True
  • False

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MOA of ti-cyclic antidepressants block the presynaptic re-uptake of neurotransmitters (norephinephrine & serotonin). Result is increased norephinephrine in the synapse. TCA’s block the muscarinic receptors that bind______________________ – result is anticholinergic effects. Could also use for shingles cause blocks neurotransmitter
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  • acetylcholine
  • dopamine
  • epinephrine

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An important patient teaching for trip-cyclic antidepressants is to use caution when getting up or driving and
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  • to take in the morning
  • to take in the evening

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Side effects of Tri-cyclic antidepressants are anticholinergic which include
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  • cleared vision
  • urinary retention
  • dry mouth and constipation
  • weight loss

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Nursing interventions for tri-cyclic antidepressants include section, weight gain, tachycardia, sexual dysfunction and
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  • orthostatic hypotension
  • hypertension

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Contraindications of tri-cyclic antidepressants include suicide due to the overdose risk
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  • True
  • False

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These are older drugs, along with the TCA’s. They are rarely used and usually a last choice for treatment of major depression. They require high compliance in lifestyle diet from the patient.
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  • atypical antidepressants
  • mood stabilizers
  • MAO inhibitors

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MAO inhibitors MOA: inhibition of MAO enzyme system result in which neurotransmitters not being broken down so there are higher levels
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  • dopamine
  • norepinephrine
  • epinephrine
  • serotonin

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Side effects of MAO inhibitors include sedation, insomnia, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction and
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  • weight loss
  • weight gain

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Psychotic emergency of MAO inhibitors are
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  • serotonin syndrome
  • hypertensive crisis

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Hypertensive crisis occurs because excessive tyramine or sympathomimetic drugs and example of this is
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  • OTC allergy medication
  • OTC cold medicine

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Which drug do you need to teach patients to avoid tyramine foods such as (aged cheeses, aged meats, beer and wine, sauerkraut, soy sauce) as well as sympathomimetic drugs
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  • MAO inhibitors
  • tri-cyclic antidepressents
  • Atypical antipsychotics

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Mood stabilizers drugs include
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  • lithium carbonate
  • anticonvulsant medications
  • Depakote
  • Lamictal

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Mood stabilizing drugs are use to treat anxiety
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  • True
  • False

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Which drug was the first drug specific Bipolar Disorder (manic depression)Replaced in the 1980’s with usage of the anticonvulsants.
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  • Depakote
  • Lamictal
  • Lithium carbonate

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Which is true regarding lithium carbonate MOA:
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  • not fully understood
  • A salt; the ions alter sodium ion transport in nerve cells
  • causes an excessive release of dopamine

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Lithium Carbonate has the most narrow therapeutic index of all psychotropic medications
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  • True
  • False

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Lithium carbonate has a black box warning that can occur even when doses close to a therapeutic range
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  • True
  • False

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Side effects of lithium carbonate include nausea, diarrhea anorexia and
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  • fine hand tremors
  • blurred vision
  • dry mouth

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Nursing interventions for Lithium Carbonate include fatigue, weight gain, acne, cardiac (non-therapeutic levels) and
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  • polydipsia and poyuria
  • night sweats and terrors

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Patient teaching for Lithium Carbonate include taking with food, avoid alcohol and NSAIDS, ensuring the HCP of all other meds and having monthly blood levels drawn _______ hours after last dose. (maintain therapeutic levels between 0.5–1.5 mEq/L)
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  • 8
  • 24
  • 12

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Adverse effects of Lithium Carbonate include long term kidney and thyroid disease, lithium toxicity and
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  • blurred vision
  • harm to a fetus

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therapeutic level for lithium carbonate are
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  • 0.5-1.5 mEq/L
  • 1.5-2 mEq/L
  • 2-2.5 mEq/L

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1.5–2 mEq/L are what levels for lithium carbonate and can cause coarse hand tremors, ECG change and persistent GI upsets
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  • mid to moderate toxic reactions
  • moderate to severe toxic reactions

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2-2.5 mEq/L is what level for lithium carbonate and can cause ataxia, serious ECG changes, large dilute urine output and fatalities secondary to pulmonary complications?
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  • moderate to sever toxic reactions
  • mild to moderate toxic reactions

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____________________are used as mood stabilizers to treat mania in bipolar disorder. Lamictal and Depakote are used to treat bipolar depression. They are prescribed alone, with lithium, or with an antipsychotic drug to control mania.
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  • MAO inhibitors
  • Tri-cyclic antidepressents
  • Anticonvulsants

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Interventions for anticonvulsants include
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  • frequent rests
  • therapy animals
  • periodic blood levels

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Anticonvulsant medications carry MANY Black Box warnings. Among them:
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  • fetal risk
  • pancreatitis and hepatotoxicity
  • Rash (Stevens-Johnson)
  • Aplastic Anemia/Agranulocytosis

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Anticonvulsant medications carry MANY Black Box warnings. The one that is a psychiatric emergency is
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  • Increased Hepatoxicity Risk in Mitochondrial Disease
  • Aplastic Anemia/Agranulocytosis
  • Steven-Johnson Syndrome

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Side effects of anticonvulsants include sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, nausea, heartburn, muscle tremors and
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  • weight gain
  • weight loss

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Patient teaching for anticonvulsants include impaired operation due to sedation, may require blood levels, notify MD immediately of rash and
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  • may need to increase in dosage of hormonal birth control methods
  • may need to be taken with an anti anxiety agent

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Adverse effects of anticonvulsants include Stevens-Johnson syndrome, evere stomach pain, bruising, jaundice (pancreatitis, liver involvement, thrombocytopenia) and potential harm to a fetus from
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  • depakote
  • lamictal

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Which medications are used to treat anxiety disorders, PTSD, alcohol withdrawal
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  • tri-cyclic antidepressents
  • MAO inhibitors
  • Anxiolytics

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Anxiolytics include
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  • Depakote
  • benzodiazepines
  • buspirone (BuSpar)

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This is the MOA for which drug: Moderate the actions of GABA, increases the receptor responsiveness to GABA
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  • anticonvulsants
  • anxiolytics
  • antidepressants

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side effects of anxiolytics include sedation, drowsiness, poor concentration, impaired memory, cloudy sensations and
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  • tolerance and dependance
  • impaired and blurry vision

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Patient teaching for anxiolytics include use caution while driving due to slower reflexes, avoid alcohol and
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  • abrupt withdrawal can be fatal
  • overdose can cause serotonin syndrome

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Antianxietys and Anxiolytics have very similar side effects and patient teachings
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  • True
  • False

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CNS stimulate drugs are used to manage which of the following
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  • ADHD
  • narcolepsy
  • autism
  • diabetes

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The MOA of CNS stimulate drugs is stimulate brain function, increasing release of neurotransmitters (norepinephrine & dopamine)and blocking re-uptake. Reduces action of _______.
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  • dopamine
  • GABA
  • serotonin

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CNS stimulants are at extreme risk for...
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  • respiratory depression
  • abuse and dependence

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Side effects for CNS stimulates include anorexia, nausea, irritability and
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  • weight loss
  • weight gain

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Patient teaching for CNS stimulants include long-term use can cause dependency, tolerance develops and
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  • taking before meals
  • taking after meals

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For this drug patients learn when they need to take the med. Example: to focus on school work, cognitive tasks; drug holiday on weekends
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  • anti-anxiety
  • CNS stimulate

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cognitive enhancers work on neurons are destroyed and this lowers the available ____________ for nervous system transmission. (dementia for example)
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  • dopamine
  • acetyocholine
  • GABA

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Cognitve enhancers are used for Alzheimers disease, with their MOA lowering acetylcholine. Examples of these drugs include
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  • Donepezil (Aricept),
  • Rivastigmine (Exelon),
  • buspirone (BuSpar)
  • Galantamine HBR (Razadyne)

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cognitive enhancers work by blocking the enzyme acetylcholinesterase and make available more of the neurotransmitter, ___________________
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  • dopamine
  • acetylcholine
  • GABA

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For cognitive enhancers it is important to note in patient teachings that the medication does not reverse the disease process and
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  • may take up to 6 weeks to work
  • may take up to 6 months to work
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