1.phenothiazines: major tranquizilers that
are in large doses –> antipsychotics
small doses –> antiemetics
2.-zine: all phenothiazines end in…
3.zines for the zanny: saying to remember the ending of phenothiazines
and what they are used for
4.side effects of psych drugs: – anticholinergic (dry mouth)
- blurred vision
- constipation
- drowsiness
- EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms – tremors)
- “f”otosensitivity
- agranulocytosis (low WBC count)
5.deconate or “D”: long acting IM form of Phenothiazines given to non
compliant patients
6.tricyclic antidepressants: treats depression - must take med for 2-4 weeks before beneficial
7.benzodiazepines: drugs that lower anxiety and reduce stress
1 / 2
2 / - works
8.-pam or -lam: benzodiazepines always have what in their names…
9.tyramine: MAOI’s are contraindicated in foods that contain high levels
of…
10.foods containing tyramine: – bananas, avocados, raisins (any dried
fruits) - organ meats, preserved meats
- cheese
- alcohol
- chocolate
11.lithium: used for treating bipolar disorder (decreases mania)
12.peeing, pooping, paresthesia: what 3 p’s are the side effects of lithium
13.sodium: lithium is closely linked to… - monitor these levels
14.fluoxetine: anti depressant - causes insomnia (give before noon)
- when changing dose for adolescent, watch for suicide
15.haloperidol: tranquilizer
16.clozapine: antipsychotic that treats severe schizophrenia
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