Schizophrenia Flashcards
FGA - common symptoms
EPS
agranulocytosis
targets (+) symptoms and blocks dopamine
haldol
FGA
short acting sedative
INVEGA
SGA
chlorpamizine
FGA
photosensitive
low seizure
high sedative
perphenaizne
FGA
controll severe vomiting
thioridazine
FGA
not recommended as 1st line antipsychotic
fatal arrhythmias
fluphenaizne
FGA
high eps/ sedation
parkinsonism
stiffening of muscles
treatment: anticholinergic/ benzotropine (cogentin)
akathisia
muscle unrest in lower extremities
agitated, restless, can’t stop moving
treatment: anticholinergic/ benzotropine (cogentin), beta blocker
dystonia
muscular contractions to one or several groups especially eyes.
involuntary causing twisting movements
treatment: benadryl / benzotropine (cogentin)
tardive dyskinesia
PERMANENT movement disorder of the tongue, mouth.
treatment: stop antipsychotic meds
SGA- common symptoms
risk for metabolic syndrome (weight gain, diabetes, dyslipidemia)
more cardio deaths
target (+) (-) symptoms, stops dopamine & serotonin, treat anxiety and depression.
Echopraxia
repeating movement
Stupor
unresponsive
catonia
A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally.
If a nurse says catatonic need to ask what symptoms
