Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
reversibly suppress the activity of the CNS
ther index is low |
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Term
| 4 sedative-hypnotic groups |
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Definition
1) barbiturates
2) other sedatives / hypnotics
3) benzodiazepines
4) benzodiazapene- related hypnotics |
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Term
| Metabolism- Drugs metabolized through conjugation |
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Definition
LOT
Lorazepam
Oxazepam
Temazepam |
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Term
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Definition
| probably by overactive norepinephrine and seratonin pathways |
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Term
| 3 treatment phases of bipolar |
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Definition
| acute, continuation ( to achieve full sx remission), maintenance |
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Term
| Lithium side effects or toxicity sx |
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Definition
-presence of tremors
-nystagmus
-muscle weakness or twitching
-hyperreflexia
-osteoporosis
-mood changes |
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Term
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Definition
| delusions, hallucinations, dysfunctional, decreased social relations, decreased self care |
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Term
| shizophrenic neurotransmitter changes |
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Definition
-overactive dopaminergic pathways
-limbic system |
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Term
| diff b/w typical and atypical antipsychotics? |
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Definition
| atypical newer with fewer side effects |
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Term
| side effects of high potency antipsychotics |
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Definition
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Term
| side effects of low potency antipsychotics |
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Definition
| sedation, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, etc |
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Term
| other uses for antipsychotics |
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Definition
manic depression
nausea and vomiting
parkinson's dz |
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Term
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Definition
tardative dyskinesia
pseudoparkinsons
akathisia
neuropletic malignant syndrome
akinesia |
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Term
Tardative dysinesia
-caused by
-how treat |
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Definition
-after using antipsychotics for 12 mo
-hard to refulate, can use a different regulator instead of antipsychotic like GABA |
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Term
Psuedoparkinsonism
-caused by
-how treat |
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Definition
-deficiency of dopamine caused by antipsychotic meds
-DON"T GIVE levadopa!!! |
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Term
Akathisia
-caused by
-how treat |
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Definition
-atipsychotic meds
-decreasing meds |
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Term
Dyskinesia and dystonias
-caused by
-how treat |
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Definition
-antipsychotic meds
-benzodiazepines |
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Term
neuropleptic malignant syndrome
-caused by
-how treat |
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Definition
-high doses of antipsychotics
-EMERGENCY!!! withdraw meds and provide support |
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Term
| sx of neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
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Definition
catatonia
stupor
rigidity
tremors
fever |
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Term
Special considerations for Insomnia meds
-Preg
-Breastfeeding
-Peds
-Elderly
-Liver/renal dz
-Abuse potential |
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Definition
preg-buspirone, zolpidem, zaleplon
breastfeeding-none!
peds-low dose short acting benzos
elderly- antihistamines, low dose short acting benzos, zolpidem
liver/renal-low dose and monitoring
abuse-antihistamines |
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