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Is chloropamazine typical or atypical?
Is fluphenazine typical or atypical?
Is Haloperidol typical or atypical?
Is clozapine typical or atypical?
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Is aripiprazole typical or atypical?
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Is risperidone a typical or atypical antipsychotic?
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Is ziprasidone typical or atypical?
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Is olanzapine a typical or atypical antipsychotic?
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Is paliperidol typical or atypical?
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Is quetiapine typical or atypical?
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What neurotransmitter do typical antipsychotics work on?
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What neurotransmitters do atypical antipsychotics work on?
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Typical antipsychotics have more or less EPS side effects?
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Atypical antipsychotics have more or less EPS side effects?
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Typical antipsychotics work on positive or negative symptoms?
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Atypical antipsychotics work on positive or negative symptoms?
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Class for benzotropine?
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What is benzotropine used for?
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Lithium is part of what drug class?
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Name 3 meds used to treat BPD.
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What is the drug of choice for manic episodes?
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What is the purpose of lithium?
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What are side effects of lithium?
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Lithium levels may not become therapeutic for how long?
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What are therapeutic levels of lithium?
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How often are lithium levels drawn until they are therapeutic?
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What are signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity?
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What is the recommended amount of fluids per day with lithium?
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What class does desipramine belong to?
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What class does amitriptyline belong to?
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What class does imipramine belong to?
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What class does phenelzine belong to?
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What class does isocarboxazid belong to?
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What class does tranylcypromine belong to?
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What class does bupropion belong to?
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What class does trazodone belong to?
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What class does escitalopram belong to?
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What class does fluoxetine belong to?
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What class does citalopram belong to?
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What class does paroxetine belong to?
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What class does sertraline belong to?
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What class does duloxetine belong to?
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What class does venlafaxine belong to?
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Study Notes
Psychotropic Medications Overview
- Chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, and haloperidol are classified as typical antipsychotics.
- Atypical antipsychotics include clozapine, aripiprazole, risperidone, ziprasidone, olanzapine, paliperidone, and quetiapine.
Mechanisms of Action
- Typical antipsychotics primarily target dopamine neurotransmitters.
- Atypical antipsychotics affect both serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters.
Side Effects Comparison
- Typical antipsychotics are associated with a higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
- Atypical antipsychotics lead to fewer EPS side effects.
Symptom Management
- Typical antipsychotics are more effective for treating positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Atypical antipsychotics are effective for both positive and negative symptoms.
Medication Classes and Uses
- Benzotropine is an anticholinergic medication used to manage EPS symptoms.
- Lithium belongs to mood stabilizers/antimanic class and is the drug of choice for managing manic episodes and decreasing their frequency.
Lithium: Administration and Monitoring
- Therapeutic lithium levels typically range from 1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L.
- It may take 1-3 weeks for lithium levels to reach therapeutic range, requiring weekly monitoring until stabilized.
- Recommended daily fluid intake for lithium patients is between 2500-3000 ml.
Side Effects of Lithium
- Common side effects include drowsiness, diarrhea, headache, dry mouth, gastrointestinal upset, fine hand tremors, irregular pulse, polyuria, and weight gain.
- Signs of lithium toxicity can include ataxia, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Antidepressant Classes
- Desipramine, amitriptyline, and imipramine are classified as Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs).
- Phenelzine, isocarboxazid, and tranylcypromine are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
- Bupropion and trazodone are categorized as atypical antidepressants.
- Escitalopram, fluoxetine, citalopram, paroxetine, and sertraline are classified as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
- Duloxetine and venlafaxine are categorized as Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).
Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Common medications used to treat BPD include valproic acid, gabapentin, and lamotrigine.
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This quiz focuses on the classification of commonly used psychotropic medications as typical or atypical. Review these key terms to enhance your understanding of pharmacological treatments in psychology. Perfect for students studying psychology or mental health professionals.
