Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th Ed., Burchum & Rosenthal, 2022 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- 2nd Generation Atypical Antipsychotic
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Low Risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Lowest Risk of Weight Gain
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Low Potency Antipsychotic
- Schizophrenia
- Hiccups
- Sedation
- Weight Gain
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Anticholinergic Effects
- QT Prolongation
- Neuroendocrine Effects
- Caution in Seizure Patients
- Corneal Deposits
Clozapine (Clozaril)
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Schizophrenia
- Levodopa-Induced Psychosis
- Weight Gain
- Hypersalivation (Sialorrhea)
- Myocarditis
- Agranulocytosis
- Sedation
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Constipation (Risk of Bowel Ileus)
- Weekly Lab Tests
Haloperidol (Haldol)
- High Potency Antipsychotic
- Migraine
- Schizophrenia
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Weight Gain
- QT Prolongation
- Restlessness
- Caution in Seizure Patients
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Mania
- Autism-Associated Irritability
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Gynecomastia
- Galactorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Prolonged QT
- Intramuscular Long Acting (Depot) Form
Schizophrenia Assessment
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Associative Looseness
- Flat Affect
- Poverty of Thought
- Absence of Something that Should be Present
- Illogical Thinking
- Impaired Judgment and Memory
- Dysphoria
Schizophrenia Interventions
- Antipsychotics
- Build Trust
- Assistance with Self-care
- Reality Testing
- Monitor for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- Monitor for Tardive Dyskinesia
- Family Therapy
Tardive Dyskinesia
- Bizarre Facial Movements
- Bizarre Tongue Movement
- Increased Extremity Movements
- Stiff Neck
- Dysphagia
- Stop Medication
- AIMS
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- FEVER Acronym
- Fever
- Encephalopathy
- Vital Signs Unstable
- Elevated Enzymes
- Rigidity of muscles
- D2 Agonists
- Bromocriptine
- Dantrolene
Vancomycin Side Effects & Toxicity
- Thrombophlebitis
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
- Diffuse Flushing Called Red Man Syndrome
- Prevent with Antihistamine
- Prevent with Slow Infusion
Antipsychotics Overview
- Schizophrenia
- Tourette's Syndrome
- Lipid-Soluble
- Block Dopamine Receptors
- Galactorrhea
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Anticholinergic
- Alpha1 Antagonist
High Potency Antipsychotic Drugs
- Fluphenazine
- Trifluoperazine
- Haloperidol
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Short Term
- Dystonia
- Torticollis
- Long Term
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's-like Symptoms
Atypical Antipsychotics
- Schizophrenia
- Unknown Mechanism
- Seizures
- Prolonged QT Interval
- Agranulocytosis
- Weight Gain
- Fewer Extrapyramidal Side Effects
- Fewer Anticholinergic Side Effects
Low Potency Antipsychotic Drugs
- Chlorpromazine
- Corneal Deposits
- Thioridazine
- Retinal Deposits
- Alpha1 Antagonist Effects
- Anticholinergic Effects
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Poisoning
- DUMBBELSS
- Diarrhea
- Urination
- Miosis
- Bronchospasm
- Bradycardia
- Emesis
- Lacrimation
- Salivation
- Sweating