a) Clozapine b) Quetiapine c) Haloperidol d) OlanzapineWhat evidence of adverse reactions to the use of antipsychotic medications is present?What are the side effects of Trazodone? a. Weight gain b. Sedation c. Priapism d. Orthostatic hypotension f. Sexual dysfunction...
a) Clozapine b) Quetiapine c) Haloperidol d) Olanzapine Which of the following factors may explain a long half-life for a drug? (a) The rate of elimination is very fast for that drug. (b) The volume of distribution is 3 L. (c) The drug distributes into ...
Delusional disorder is often treated with antipsychotic medications. Specifically, a prescription medication calledclozapineis often used as an effective treatment option for delusional disorder[7]. A doctor can help you to determine the best dosage and medication to treat your symptoms. Medical professio...
One of these is olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, which is sometimes prescribed with fluoxetine to address treatment resistant depression in major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. The wisdom of using fluoxetine in bipolar is questionable given its potential to induce manic and hypomanic ...
Several nonprescription herbal and dietary supplementsare used by some people to treat depression. Little is known about the safety, effectiveness, or appropriate dosage of these remedies, although they are taken by thousands of people around the world. ...
Akathisia is characterized by a feeling of internal restlessness and a compelling urge to move, leading to repetitive movements such as leg crossing, swinging, or shifting from one foot to another. It usually starts within four weeks of starting or increasing the dosage of the medication causing...
WHAT ARE THE THREE CHECKS? Checking the:– Name of the person; – Strength and dosage; and – Frequency against the: Medical order; • MAR; AND • Medication container. Should you wear gloves when administering oral medication? When you are giving some types of medications, it is necessa...
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Olanzapine/samidorphan (Lybalvi) Paliperidone (Invega Sustenna) Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Trinza) Quetiapine (Seroquel) Risperidone (Risperdal) Ziprasidone (Geodon) Note: Clozapine is the only FDA-approved medication for treating schizophrenia that is resistant to other treatments....
Medical professionals usually ask patients to try an introductory dosage for four weeks, and then return for a follow up visit to see how effective the drug is for the patient, and whether or not the dosage needs to be altered. The patient will require periodic visits for psychotherapy and ...
Although comparative studies are rare, it is likely that prolactin-sparing antipsychotics, as recently shown in a randomized trial of olanzapine versus risperidone, induce less sexual side effects. From these studies, it becomes apparent that prolactin elevation induced by classical antipsychotics and ...