Schizophrenia

What are some AP augmentation options?

Tardive Dyskinesia is irreversible

Which SGA has an adverse effect of orthostatic hypotension?

motor abnormality

Which SGA has metabolic effects (weight gain, glucose, lipids)?

What are the main EPSs associated AP's action to cause an excess DA blockade in the nigrostriatal pathway?

Other than decreasing AP dose, what can be used to manage akithesia?

What is the most common issue with using first generation antipsychotics?

Which AP is only administered in an inpatient setting due to potential respiratory depression (BBW and REMS program)?

DA hypothesis of schizophrenia is an excess of DA in synapse

What is the only subcutaneous long-acting injectable AP and is administered in the abdomen?

Other than decreasing AP dose, what is used to treat Pseudoparkinsonism?

Difficulty sticking to one topic

What is used if SGA/FGA fail in schizo?

Why isn't Paliperidone used first line for schizo?

In Stage 1B pt, who has previously been treated with an antipsychotic and treatment is being restarted, use which agent?

What is a counseling point for Saphris (Asenapine SL)?

Which SGA is associated with hyperprolactinemia?

Which long-acting injectable AP has a REMS program?

Which schizo treatment phase is described? Main focus is quality of life and functional recovery.

Clozapine tx should be interrupted in a patient with a fever greater than 101.3 due to possible neutropenic infection

What is a counseling point for Ziprasidone (Geodon)?

What are the main determining factors in selecting medication?

Which AP is associated with impulse control disorders?

Which schizo treatment phase is described? Reduce the threat of harm to the patient or others.

Which SGA has the biggest risk for causing seizures?

Negative RPR indicates that a patient does NOT have syphilis

What is a counseling point for Lurasidone (Latuda)?

Which long-acting AP provides the longest dosing interval currently available?

Which adverse effect is characterized by "Lead-Pipe Ridigity"

What is used next if atypicals are ineffective for schizo?

Combined Clozapine + Aripiprazole was associated with the lowest risk of re-hospitalization

The symptoms of subjective restlessness, jitteriness, fidgeting, pacing, "inner restlessness" are all characteristic of

What are some non-pharm options for schizo?

Goals of schizo treatment is improve patient functionality and improve quality of life

In Stage 1A patient, who is is treatment-naive with first break schizo, which drugs should be used monotherapy?

Diphenhydramine IM or Benztropine IM is the treatment of choice for

What are some negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Which SGA has suicidality risk?

Which 2nd generation agents are PREFERRED in schizo?

Clozapine has BBW for seizures and .....

"word salad", may reference a central idea but it is not connected to other parts of their speech

Which VMAT inhibitors carry a BBW for increased risk of depression and suicidal ideation that is used for TD?

What is a counseling point for Clozapine ODT?

Atypical antipsychotics are considered first line treatment for schizophrenia

Promotes continued recovery, maintaining symptom control, begin facilitating referrals for support and reduce AE

What are some positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Which AP should have a counseling point for a ghost shell in your stool?