Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 4th Edition by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis; Chyllia D Fosbre

Test Bank For Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
4th Edition by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis; Chyllia D Fosbre
Escitalopram (Lexapro) - ANSWER: Classified as an SSRI used for depression. A/E
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, Serotonin syndrome

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - ANSWER: Classified as a SNRI that blocks the reuptake of
serotonin and NE with minimal effects on other transmitters. Used to treat
depression. A/E neuroleptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, Serotonin
syndrome

What medication is used for EPS? - ANSWER: Benztropine (Cogentin) OR
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)

What medication has the potentially fatal side effect of agranulocytosis and
myocarditis? - ANSWER: Clozapine

Clozapine (Clozaril) - ANSWER: second generation/atypical antipsychotic. Blockades
dopamine and serotonin receptors. Relieves general symptoms of schizophrenia and
suicide behavior.

Risperidone (Risperdal) - ANSWER: second generation/atypical antipsychotic and
mood stabilizer. Blocks H1 and alphaadrenergic receptors. Relieves positive and
negative symptoms of schizophrenia and improves cognitive function. A/E
neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Olanzapine (Zyprexa) - ANSWER: second generation/atypical antipsychotic and mood
stabilizer. Antagonizes dopamine and serotonin type 2 in the CNS. Treatment for
acute agitation for Bipolar I and schizophrenia. A/E seizures and suicidal thoughts.
Nicotine can decrease medication levels.

Quetiapine (Seroquel) - ANSWER: second generation/atypical antipsychotic and
mood stabilizer. Antagonizes dopamine and serotonin. Treats acute manic episodes
and depressive episodes with bipolar disorder. A/E neuroleptic malignant syndrome
and seizures.

Ziprasidone (Geodon) - ANSWER: second generation/atypical antipsychotic and
mood stabilizer. Antagonism of dopamine 2 and serotonin 2. Used for maintenance
of bipolar I disorder. A/E neuroleptic malignant syndrome, LOC

Paliperidone (Invega) - ANSWER: second generation/ atypicals work with serotonin
and neurophine

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

, Perphenazine (Trilafon) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Fluphenazine (Prolixin) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Thioridazine (Mellaril) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Mesoridazine (Serentil) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Thiothixene (Navane) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Haloperidol (Haldol) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Loxapine (Loxitane) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Molindone (Moban) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Perphenazine (Etrafon) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) - ANSWER: first generation, watch EPS

Fluoxetine (Prozac) - ANSWER: SSRI. Used to treat major depressive disorder, OCD,
and panic disorder. S/E serotonin syndrome, anxiety, drowsiness, insomnia, and
abnormal dreams.

Sertraline (Zoloft) - ANSWER: SSRI

Paroxetine (Paxil) - ANSWER: SSRI

Citalopram (Celexa) - ANSWER: SSRI

Escitalopram (Lexapro) - ANSWER: SSRI

Amitriptyline (Elavil) - ANSWER: TCA, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia,
and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Amoxapine (Asendin) - ANSWER: TCA, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia,
and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Doxepin (Sinequan) - ANSWER: TCA, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia,
and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Imipramine (Tofranil) - ANSWER: TCA, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia,
and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Desipramine (Norpramin) - ANSWER: TCA, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive
dyskinesia, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome