NUR 2474 Pharm Exam with accurate answers available and with a of grade A+

What are the EPS symptoms? - ANSacute dystonia, oculogyric crisis, opisthotonus, joint dislocation, impaired respiration, anticholinergic effects, Parkinsonism, akathisia, TD. What class of drugs are most likely to produce EPS effects? - ANS1st generation antipsychotics- chloropromazine/ haloperidol High potency antipsychotic prototype - ANShaloperidol How does a high potency antipsychotic work? - ANSit has a more severe action and is able to be administered IM and stop psychosis immediately and at a more severe level. define what acute dystonia is - ANSslow movement that is with EPS define what oculogyric crisis is - ANSabnormal upward eye deviations with EPS define what opisthotonus is - ANSmuscle spasm with backwards arching of the back, with EPS define the parts of Parkinsonism - ANSbradykinesia, slow movements, mask like face, drooling, tremor, rigidity, shuffling gait, cog wheeling, stooped posture. define akathisia - ANSpacing and squirming brought on by an uncontrollable need to be in motion. define parts of tardive dyskinesia - ANSmovements of the tongue and face, lip smacking, fly catching tongue movement, slow worm like tongue movement, involuntary limb/ trunk movement. what medications can we use to treat EPS? - ANSbenzo's, beta blocker, anticholinergics What is important about adherence with any psychiatric medication? - ANSthe patient must be educated on how to take the med, what side effects are present and how to reduce them, what to report, taking the drug exactly as prescribed and to not stop the drug cold turkey, they must call provider.