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Schizophrenia
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
10/16/2013

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Term
Zyprexa
Definition

Olanzapine

dyslipidemia

sedation

type 2 dm

weight gain

Term
Clozapine
Definition

clozaril

anticholinergic

dyslipidemia

postural hypotension

sedation

seizures

type 2 dm

weight gain

agranulocytosis

Term
Agranulocytosis
Definition

wbc < 3500

anc < 2000

potentially fatal

can result in opportunistic infections

can occur in clozaril treated patients 

Term
Clozaril (other issues)
Definition
  • third line treatment
    • due to agranulocytosis
  • treats negative symptoms of schizophrenia better than other antipsychotic medications 
  • patient must be on clozaril national registry
  • wbc monitored weekly, then every two weeks then every four weeks
Term
EPS
Definition
  • Extra-Pyramidal Symptoms
    • parkinsonism
    • akathesia
    • dystonia
    • tardive dyskinesia

 

Term
Parkinsonism
Definition

tremor

bradykinesia

rigidity

Term
Parkinsonian tremor
Definition

resting 

rhythmic

course 

affects the limbs, head, mouth, tongue

Term
akathesia
Definition
  • subjective: 
    • inner restlessness, 
    • urge to move
    • irritability
  • objective: 
    • crossing/uncrossing legs, 
    • restless legs
    • lifting feet
Term
eps: rigidity
Definition

cogwheel

lead pipe

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