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Drugs and Schizophrenia
Pharmacotherapy Exam 4
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Pharmacology
Professional
04/11/2013

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First generation antipsychotics
Definition
antagonism of dopamine (D-2) receptors
Term
positive symptoms primarily
Definition
First gen antipsychotics
Term
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) and Haldol (haloperidol)
Definition
most common first gen antipsychotics
Term
adverse motor effects of first gen antipsychotics
Definition
acute dystonia, pseudo-parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia
Term
acute dystonia
Definition
onset 24-96 hours after first gen admin; involuntary tonic contraction of skeletal muscles; high risk for young MALES
Term
pseudo-parkinsonism
Definition
onset is 1-3 months after first gen use; rigidity, tremors, bradykinesia; high risk for OLDER patients
Term
tardive dyskinesia
Definition
onset is months to years after use of first gen; stereotypical involuntary movements ("sucking and lip smacking"); high risk of older FEMALES with history of mood disorders
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anticholinergic PO/IM
Definition
used for first gen antipsychotic adverse effect: acute dystonia and pseudo-parkinsonism
Term
akathisia
Definition
onset is 3 months after use of first gen; subjective inner restlessness, fidgeting, pacing; high risk for ALL patients
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beta blockers and benzodiazepines
Definition
used for first gen antipsychotic adverse event: akathisia
Term
clozapine
Definition
used for first gen antipsychotic adverse effect: tardive dyskinesia
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neuroleptic malignant disorder (NMS)
Definition
first gen antipsychotic adverse event of muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, change in mental status and autonomic dysfunction
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bromocriptine and/or dantrolene with hydration and cooling blankets
Definition
used for first gen antipsychotic adverse effect: neuroleptic malignant disorder
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other adverse effects of first gen antipsychotis
Definition
prolactin elevation, secondary negative symptoms, dermatologic, cardiac, hepatic, lowered seizure threshold, and hematologic
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second generation antipsychotic
Definition
clozapine
Term
positive and negative symptoms
Definition
second generation antipsychotics (clozapine)
Term
adverse effects of second generation antipsychotics
Definition
QTC prolongation, increased mortality in dementia, Clozapine specifically: agranulocytosis, myocarditis, seizures)
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metabolic effects of antipsychotics
Definition
weight gain, diabetes risk and hyperlipidemia
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dosing considerations of antipsychotics
Definition
dose titration, divided doses to minimize motor, sedative and hypnotic effects
Term
IM or depo formulations for inadherent patients
Definition
haloperidol, fluphenazine, risperidone, paliperidone, olanzapine
Term
Clozapine guidelines
Definition
pharmacist/ prescriber coordinations to enter patient into manufacturers prescriber registry
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initial clozapine monitoring
Definition
WBC at 2500 and ANC at 2000 with repeated monitoring every week for 6 months
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clozapine monitoring for 6-12 month therapy
Definition
WBC at 3500 and ANC at 2000 with repeated monitoring Q 2 weeks
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clonzapine monitoring for therapy greater than 12 months
Definition
WBC at 3500 and ANC at 2000 with monitoring Q 4 weeks
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