Antipsychotic medicines are primarily used to manage ___________. The word "psychosis" is used to describe conditions that affect the ____, and in which there has been some loss of contact with _________, often including __________ (false, fixed beliefs) or _________ (hearing or seeing things that ...
NURS 412 Exam #1 Questions with Correct Answers
Antipsychotic medicines are primarily used to manage ___________.
The word "psychosis" is used to describe conditions that affect the ____,
and in which there has been some loss of contact with _________, often
including __________ (false, fixed beliefs) or _________ (hearing or
seeing things that are not really there). It can be a symptom of a physical
condition such as drug abuse or a mental disorder such as
____________, bipolar disorder, or very severe depression (also known
as "psychotic depression"). Correct Answer-psychosis
mind
reality
delusions, hallucinations
schizophrenia
Older or first-generation antipsychotic medications are also called
conventional "_________" antipsychotics or "neuroleptics". Some of the
common typical antipsychotics include:
______________
____________
_____________
_______________ Correct Answer-Chlorpromazine
Haloperidol
Perphenazine
Fluphenazine
,Newer or second generation medications are also called "__________"
antipsychotics. Some of the common atypical antipsychotics include:
Correct Answer-Risperidone
Olanzapine
Quetiapine
Ziprasidone
Aripiprazole
Paliperidone
Lurasidone
typical and atypical antipsychotics both work to treat symptoms of
__________ and the _______ phase of bipolar disorder.
Several atypical antipsychotics have a "_________ ___________" of
action than the older medications, and are used for treating bipolar
depression or depression that has not responded to an antidepressant
medication alone. Correct Answer-schizophrenia, manic
broader spectrum
Certain symptoms, such as feeling _________ and having
____________, usually go away within days of starting an antipsychotic
medication. Symptoms like __________ usually go away within a few
weeks, but the full effects of the medication may not be seen for up to
______ weeks.
,When a doctor says it is okay to stop taking a medication, it should be
gradually _________ off— never ________ suddenly. Many people
must stay on an antipsychotic continuously for months or years in order
to stay well; treatment should be ___________ for each individual.
Correct Answer-agitated
hallucinations
delusions
6
tapered
stopped
individualized
side effects of antipsychotic medicines:
- __________
- ___________
- Restlessness
- Weight _________ (the risk is higher with some _________
antipsychotic medicines)
- ____ mouth
- ___________
- N/V
- Blurred vision
- Low______
, - Uncontrollable movements, such as tics and ___________ (the risk is
higher with __________ antipsychotic medicines)
- ___________
- A low number of _____, which fight infections
A person taking an atypical antipsychotic medication should have his or
her ________, ___________ levels, and ___________ levels monitored
regularly by a doctor.
Typical antipsychotic medications can also cause additional side effects
related to physical movement, such as:
- ___________
- Persistent muscle _________
-Tremors
-Restlessness
Long-term use of ________antipsychotic medications may lead to a
condition called tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD causes muscle _________,
commonly around the _________, that a pers Correct Answer-
drowsiness
dizziness
gain, atypical
dry
constipation
BP
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