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9/11/24, 6:31 PMNU664C Midterm Exam Q&A
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Terms in this set (26)
Know the route of administration for newer Sublingual
agent asenapine (Saphris) and what
instructions should be given to the patient
regarding administration.
Know and describe the top atypical Ziprasidone (Geodon).
NU664C Midterm Exam Q&A
Know which antipsychotics have specific Lurasidone (Latuda)
instructions for minimum food intake or diet
restrictions.
Know an alternative atypical antipsychotic Aripiprazole (Abilify)
for a patient who has developed diabetes
and has a significant weight gain from
treatment with olanzapine.
Know whether a patient is demonstrating Discontinue and do not re-start
efficacy to clozapine 500 mg/day if this
week's granulocyte count is less than
500mm3. What is the most appropriate
recommendation for drug therapy?
Know the common effects of smoking along Decreases the plasma levels of Olanzapine (Zyprexa) because of its metabolism at
with antipsychotic drug therapy such as CYP450 enzyme.
olanzapine.
Know what a painful muscle spasm with neck Dystonia
muscles pulling a patient's head to the side
called and Name a common drug therapy to
relieve this symptom.
Know the role of buspirone in the treatment Takes 3 to 4 weeks for full effect
of anxiety and the recommended dose and
time for onset of action.
Know what medication may be an option for Risperdal Consta (risperidone)
patients noncompliant on antipsychotics
resulting in multiple hospital stays.
Know baseline labs and vital measurements Lipid, Fasting Blood Sugar, Family History *NOT CPK*
tests for the patient who will be prescribed
an antipsychotic such as quetiapine
(Seroquel).
Describe common side anticholinergic effects
effects/disadvantages of antihistamines.
Identify 3-4 disorders/situations when Alcohol withdrawal, Benzodiazepine withdrawal, Acute Agitation, Panic Attack, Sleep
benzodiazepines may be indicated. Disorder, Seizures
Describe 2-3 common side effects of Weight gain, Sedation, Metabolic Syndrome
antipsychotic with greatest incidence of
atypical antipsychotics.
prolonged QTc interval.
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