Psychopharmacology

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  1. 1. ______ can occur, especially in the elderly taking SSRIs. Clients should be monitored closely for disorientation and restlessness which are symptoms of _____.
  2. 4. __________ regulates sleep and arousal, libido, appetite, mood, aggression, pain perception, coordination, and judgment.
  3. 5. _____ is the absence or impairment of voluntary movement.
  4. 7. _______ levels are decreased in clients with depression and increased in clients with mania, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
  5. 9. Symptoms of ____ can be treated with diphenhydramine or benztropine.
  6. 10. Aged cheeses, processed meats, avocados, bananas, chocolate, wines, and beer contain moderate to high levels of _________.
  7. 12. _____ is abnormal muscle spasms and is considered a medical emergency due to risk of laryngospasm.
  8. 14. ______ can cause metabolic syndrome and should be used cautiously in clients with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease.
  9. 15. __________ is an SSRI that can be used to treat depression, OCD, eating disorders, PTSD, and anxiety disorders.
  10. 16. ____ is the inability to sit or stand still.
  11. 17. ______ levels must be checked every 2-3 days until stable and then at least every 1-3 months while undergoing therapy.
  12. 19. _____ is the uncontrolled rolling back of the eyes and is a symptom of dystonia.
  13. 20. ______ and other CNS depressants must be avoided while taking anxiolytics.
  14. 23. _______ is a transdermal patch that cannot be initiated until all other antidepressants have been completely discontinued for a minimum of 2 weeks.
  15. 24. Antidepressants can cause an increased risk of _____, so clients must be monitored closely for warning signs.
  16. 25. Decreased levels of _________ are found in clients with Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, and Parkinson's disease.
  17. 28. Tyramine-containing foods need to be avoided while on _________ therapy.
  18. 29. ______ is characterized by bizarre face and tongue movements.
  19. 30. Manifestations of ____ include muscle rigidity, fever, diaphoresis, tachycardia, and decreased level of consciousness.
  20. 31. ______ are commonly used to treat acute anxiety symptoms.
  21. 32. _____ is an atypical anxiolytic and takes 1 week to see initial effects and up to 4 weeks to reach full therapeutic effect.
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  1. 2. Clozapine can result in ________. Clients need to be instructed to watch for signs and symptoms of infection.
  2. 3. ________ can occur when MAOIs are taken with other antidepressants.
  3. 6. Rapid onset diarrhea, restlessness, agitation, hyperreflexia, hyperthermia, shivering, and muscle rigidity are signs of ____.
  4. 8. Signs of _____ include shuffling gait, drooling, and tremors.
  5. 11. ______ is an antidepressant that can cause orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, and cardiac toxicity.
  6. 13. Symptoms of _____ include diarrhea, vomiting, polyuria, tremors, confusion, tinnitus, ataxia, and seizures. If not treated symptoms can rapidly progress to coma and death.
  7. 18. _____ are the first-line treatment for depression due to their safety profile.
  8. 20. _____ can increase depressive symptoms and clients should be monitored closely.
  9. 21. Clients should be educated that most ______ take 2-4 weeks to be effective.
  10. 22. ______ should be taken in the morning. Growth needs to be monitored closely in children taking this medication.
  11. 26. This neurotransmitter is decreased in clients with schizophrenia, anxiety, and various forms of epilepsy.
  12. 27. ___________ is the neurotransmitter responsible for movement and coordination, emotions, and voluntary judgement.