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Drugs used to treat Behavioral

Drug Uses:. ADD/ADHD: RitalinSchizophrenia: AntipsychoticsBipolar disorder: manic- depressive: LithiumDepression: SSRI's, TCA's, MAO's. PSYCHOSES . Does not have a single definition, but is a clinical descriptor that means being out of touch with reality.. ANTIPSYCHOTIC ACTIONS. Antipsychotics

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Drugs used to treat Behavioral

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    1. Drugs used to treat Behavioral/ Emotional, Mood disorders, and psychoses

    2. Drug Uses: ADD/ADHD: Ritalin Schizophrenia: Antipsychotics Bipolar disorder: manic- depressive: Lithium Depression: SSRI’s, TCA’s, MAO’s

    3. PSYCHOSES Does not have a single definition, but is a clinical descriptor that means being out of touch with reality.

    4. ANTIPSYCHOTIC ACTIONS Antipsychotics antagonize the neurotransmitter DOPAMINE in the central nervous system. 6-8 weeks for therapeutic levels and effects

    5. ADVERSE EFFECTS EXTRAPYRAMIDAL SYMPTOMS SERIOUS MOVEMENT DISORDERS

    6. DYSTONIA Spastic movements of muscle groups Example: tongue protrusion rolling back of eyes spasm of jaw torsion of neck

    7. PSUEDOPARKINSONISM Tremors Muscle rigidity Mask-like expression Shuffling gait Decrease motor function

    8. AKATHISIA Subjective feelings of anxiety and restlessness Objective signs of pacing,rocking,inability to stand still

    9. TARDIVE DYSKINESIA Persistant and involuntary hyperkinetic abnormal movements of the face, limbs, and trunk Example: tongue movements orofacial movements

    10. NMS Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Fever, Severe EPS Tachycardia, labile HTN Diaphoresis,incontinence Alterations in conscience

    11. OTHER SIDE EFFECTS Sedation Hypotension Anticholinergic effects Photosensitivity

    12. COMMON DRUGS Phenothiazines: Thorazine Mellaril Compazine Nonphenothiazines: Haldol

    13. HEALTH CARE IMPLICATIONS Psych. and physical assessment Monitor EPS Check for hypotension Avoid controlled substances and ETOH Teach pt. to avoid sun exposure Evaluate effectiveness for N/V Safety related to sedative effects

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