NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 2
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The study of the use of psychotropic medications in the treatment of
psychiatric disorders: - answer-Psychopharmacology
The study of what the body does to drugs: - answer-Pharmacokinetics
The study of what the drugs does to the body: - answer-Pharmacodynamics
Involves the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of meds: -
answer-First Pass Metabolism (C.Y.P. 450)
Increase serum levels of other drugs that are substrates of that enzyme: -
answer-Enzyme inhibitors will slow down metabolism causing toxic levels
,Characteristics of Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-lip smacking, fly catcher tongue,
facial grimace, eye blinking, involuntary body movement.
Atypical antipsychotic less likely to cause Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-Clozaril
Risk factors associated with Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-older age, women,
F.G.A. higher dose, African decent, longer duration
Screening tool for Tardive Dyskinesia done before prescribing antipsychotic
and every 3-6 months: - answer-AIMS test.
F.D.A. approved medications for Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-valbenazine and
deutetrabenazine
A life-threatening idiopathic reaction to antipsychotic medication that is
considered a medical emergency if left untreated: - answer-Neuroleptic
Malignant Syndrome or N.M.S.
Characteristics of N.M.S. (Know Triad): - answer-fever, rigidity, excessive
sweating
S.S.R.I with the shortest half-life, significant side effects such as
anticholinergic and sexual dysfunction: - answer-Paroxetine (Paxil)
, Class side effects of S.S.R.I include: - answer-sexual dysfunction, G.I. side
effects
S.S.R.I most lethal in overdose and associated with dose dependent Q.T.C
prolongation in doses 40mg+ : - answer-Citalopram (celexa)
S.S.R.I with the most G.I. side effects and should be given with food to increase
bioavailability: - answer-Sertraline
S.S.R.I considered to be generally favored during pregnancy and nursing: -
answer-sertraline
Duloxetine, Venlafaxine are all examples of which class of antidepressants: -
answer-serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors ( S.N.R.I).
Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram are all examples of which class of
antidepressants: - answer-S.S.R.I.
Bupropion is an example of which class of antidepressants? - answer-
norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor (N.D.R.I.)
Imipramine, Nortriptyline, clomipramine are examples of which class of
antidepressants? - answer-T.C.A.
(Wilkes University) Comprehensive
Practice Questions / Study Guide Newest
Actual Questions & Answers (A+ Guide
Solution)
The study of the use of psychotropic medications in the treatment of
psychiatric disorders: - answer-Psychopharmacology
The study of what the body does to drugs: - answer-Pharmacokinetics
The study of what the drugs does to the body: - answer-Pharmacodynamics
Involves the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of meds: -
answer-First Pass Metabolism (C.Y.P. 450)
Increase serum levels of other drugs that are substrates of that enzyme: -
answer-Enzyme inhibitors will slow down metabolism causing toxic levels
,Characteristics of Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-lip smacking, fly catcher tongue,
facial grimace, eye blinking, involuntary body movement.
Atypical antipsychotic less likely to cause Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-Clozaril
Risk factors associated with Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-older age, women,
F.G.A. higher dose, African decent, longer duration
Screening tool for Tardive Dyskinesia done before prescribing antipsychotic
and every 3-6 months: - answer-AIMS test.
F.D.A. approved medications for Tardive Dyskinesia: - answer-valbenazine and
deutetrabenazine
A life-threatening idiopathic reaction to antipsychotic medication that is
considered a medical emergency if left untreated: - answer-Neuroleptic
Malignant Syndrome or N.M.S.
Characteristics of N.M.S. (Know Triad): - answer-fever, rigidity, excessive
sweating
S.S.R.I with the shortest half-life, significant side effects such as
anticholinergic and sexual dysfunction: - answer-Paroxetine (Paxil)
, Class side effects of S.S.R.I include: - answer-sexual dysfunction, G.I. side
effects
S.S.R.I most lethal in overdose and associated with dose dependent Q.T.C
prolongation in doses 40mg+ : - answer-Citalopram (celexa)
S.S.R.I with the most G.I. side effects and should be given with food to increase
bioavailability: - answer-Sertraline
S.S.R.I considered to be generally favored during pregnancy and nursing: -
answer-sertraline
Duloxetine, Venlafaxine are all examples of which class of antidepressants: -
answer-serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors ( S.N.R.I).
Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram are all examples of which class of
antidepressants: - answer-S.S.R.I.
Bupropion is an example of which class of antidepressants? - answer-
norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor (N.D.R.I.)
Imipramine, Nortriptyline, clomipramine are examples of which class of
antidepressants? - answer-T.C.A.
