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bind more potently to the 5HT 2A receptor than the
D2. Sedation is common and relates to a high affinity
Pines for histamine. These medications have the least risk of
EPS but a high risk for weight gain and metabolic
abnormalities.
treatment of schizophrenia age 13 and older
Special Comments: Best tolerated antipsychotic
Risk:
olanzapine (Zyprexa)
High metabolic risk
Highest risk for weight gain, blood dyscrasias, QT
prolongation, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular
effects, hyperglycemia, and hyperprolactinemia
use for schizophrenia ages 13 and older
Risk:
Moderate metabolic risk
quetiapine (Seroquel) Low EPS risk
Risk of orthostatic hypotension, blood dyscrasias
(neutropenia, leukopenia, and agranulocytosis), QT
prolongation, weight gain, and renal and hepatic
impairment
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approved for schizophrenia ages 10 and older
Special Comments: Available in sublingual and
transdermal patch
asenapine (Saphris)
Risk:
Low metabolic risk
Approved for treatment-resistant schizophrenia and
chronic suicidal behavior in schizophrenia or
schizoaffective disorder
Not indicated in acute presentation of schizophrenia
Special Comments: The Absolute Neutrophil Count
(ANC) must be >1500/mm3 when used and requires
initial and weekly monitoring of WBC, granulocyte,
clozapine (Clozaril)
and neutrophil counts.
Risk:
High metabolic risk
Highest risk for weight gain.
Low EPS risk.
Black box warning: may cause severe neutropenia
Contraindicated in liver disease and hepatic failure
Not a first-choice mediation for treating schizophrenia
makes people feel out of control and out of touch
with reality
Psychosis
Antipsychotic meds can help relieve sx
hallucinations
delusions
positive symptoms of
Thought disorder
schizophrenia
Hostility
Excitability
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NR546 Week 3 Antipsychotic Medications EXAM
ELABORATIONS QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE | 100% SOLVED!!
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Terms in this set (71)
bind more potently to the 5HT 2A receptor than the
D2. Sedation is common and relates to a high affinity
Pines for histamine. These medications have the least risk of
EPS but a high risk for weight gain and metabolic
abnormalities.
treatment of schizophrenia age 13 and older
Special Comments: Best tolerated antipsychotic
Risk:
olanzapine (Zyprexa)
High metabolic risk
Highest risk for weight gain, blood dyscrasias, QT
prolongation, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular
effects, hyperglycemia, and hyperprolactinemia
use for schizophrenia ages 13 and older
Risk:
Moderate metabolic risk
quetiapine (Seroquel) Low EPS risk
Risk of orthostatic hypotension, blood dyscrasias
(neutropenia, leukopenia, and agranulocytosis), QT
prolongation, weight gain, and renal and hepatic
impairment
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approved for schizophrenia ages 10 and older
Special Comments: Available in sublingual and
transdermal patch
asenapine (Saphris)
Risk:
Low metabolic risk
Approved for treatment-resistant schizophrenia and
chronic suicidal behavior in schizophrenia or
schizoaffective disorder
Not indicated in acute presentation of schizophrenia
Special Comments: The Absolute Neutrophil Count
(ANC) must be >1500/mm3 when used and requires
initial and weekly monitoring of WBC, granulocyte,
clozapine (Clozaril)
and neutrophil counts.
Risk:
High metabolic risk
Highest risk for weight gain.
Low EPS risk.
Black box warning: may cause severe neutropenia
Contraindicated in liver disease and hepatic failure
Not a first-choice mediation for treating schizophrenia
makes people feel out of control and out of touch
with reality
Psychosis
Antipsychotic meds can help relieve sx
hallucinations
delusions
positive symptoms of
Thought disorder
schizophrenia
Hostility
Excitability
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