Antipsychotics Classification and Indications

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Which of the following antipsychotics is classified as a 2nd generation antipsychotic?

Haloperidol

Thioridazine

Quetiapine (correct)

Chlorpromazine

What is a nurse's responsibility when a patient is receiving antipsychotics?

Advise the patient to drive a car or operate machinery immediately

Monitor the patient's blood pressure only

Restrict the patient's fluid intake

Instruct the patient to take sips of water frequently to relieve dryness of mouth (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an indication for antipsychotics?

Major depression without psychotic symptoms (correct)

Tic disorder

Dementia

Delirium

What is the name of the classification of antipsychotics that includes Haloperidol?

1st Generation (high potency) Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients receiving antipsychotics be advised to get up from the bed or chair slowly?

To prevent dizziness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of typical antipsychotics against schizophrenia?

Acting exclusively on the dopamine system Signup and view all the answers

What is a precaution when taking antipsychotic medication?

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for antipsychotic medications?

Hypersensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is a dietary restriction for patients taking MAOIs?

Avoiding tyramine-rich foods Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of atypical antipsychotics compared to typical antipsychotics?

They modulate serotonin, norepinephrine, and histamine neurotransmission Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following antipsychotics is classified as a 2nd generation antipsychotic?

What is a nurse's responsibility when a patient is receiving antipsychotics?

Which of the following is NOT an indication for antipsychotics?

What is the name of the classification of antipsychotics that includes Haloperidol?

Why should patients receiving antipsychotics be advised to get up from the bed or chair slowly?

What is the primary action of typical antipsychotics against schizophrenia?

What is a precaution when taking antipsychotic medication?

What is a contraindication for antipsychotic medications?

What is a dietary restriction for patients taking MAOIs?

What is a characteristic of atypical antipsychotics compared to typical antipsychotics?

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