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| Things that are present that shouldn't be. |
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| Things that are not there that should be. Absence of normal characteristics. |
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| Imitation of the body position of another |
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| Head is cocked to one side |
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Typical AP
Available in long acting dose for med noncompliance (prolizin Deconoate) lasts 3-4 weeks. |
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Typical AP
Available in long acting dose (Haldol LA) lasts up to 4 weeks, time released. |
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| Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) |
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Atypical AP Good Drug that is used as a last choice, because of deaths r/t grandulocytomas. Blood levels sent into the CDC to check WBC and make sure they fall into a certain range. Lowers seizure threshold, and causes excessive salivation. |
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| Novel-aripiprazole (Abilify) |
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Atypical AP
Used for Mania |
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Atypical AP Rapid dissolving, can cause weight gain |
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Atypical AP Good drug for those with positive and negative symptoms. |
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Atypical AP Does not carry weight gain. |
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Atypical AP Used the most, treats the positive and negative symptoms. Safe and can be given in higher doses , rapidly dissolving and long acting.
Also available in long acting dosages for med noncompliance. (IM q 2 wks) |
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Atypical AP
only needed once daily |
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| preoccupation with one or more delusions or frequent auditory hallucinations |
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