Flash. Psycho. Neuroleptics agents

Name a commonly prescribed first-generation (typical) antipsychotic.

Which class of antipsychotics is associated with a higher risk of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)?

Name a common second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic.

Which antipsychotic medication has a risk of agranulocytosis and requires regular blood monitoring?

What is a potential life-threatening side effect of antipsychotic medications characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and autonomic dysfunction?

Which antipsychotic is associated with significant weight gain and increased risk for diabetes?

Which antipsychotic can cause a prolonged QT interval and requires ECG monitoring?

How should most antipsychotic medications be administered?

Which food substance can significantly increase the levels of the antipsychotic clozapine?

What is the main indication for prescribing antipsychotic medications?

Why should antipsychotics be used with caution during pregnancy?

Which antipsychotic is associated with an increased salivation side effect?

Name a common side effect of risperidone in males.

Which over-the-counter medication should be used with caution when taking antipsychotics?

What are the key nursing considerations when administering intramuscular antipsychotic injections?

What education should nurses provide to patients receiving antipsychotics about sun exposure?

Which antipsychotic medication requires an ophthalmologic exam due to a risk of retinal pigment changes?

What kind of monitoring is required for a patient on clozapine?

Which antipsychotic is known to have a lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects but a higher risk of metabolic syndrome?

When is the best time to administer a dose of sedating antipsychotics?

Which antipsychotic has a unique side effect of a nasal congestion?

How might antipsychotics interact with antihypertensive agents?

Why is smoking cessation important to consider in patients on antipsychotics?

What is akathisia?

What nursing intervention is crucial for patients at risk of orthostatic hypotension due to antipsychotic use?

Which antipsychotic medication has a black box warning for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis due to increased mortality?

How should a nurse manage a patient who develops acute dystonia (sudden muscle spasms) after receiving an antipsychotic?

What is a primary nursing consideration when initiating a patient on antipsychotic therapy?

What should nurses monitor for in patients receiving antipsychotics to detect early signs of tardive dyskinesia?

Why is it crucial for nurses to assess a patient's hydration status and encourage fluid intake while they are on antipsychotic medications?