Schizophrenia is primarily due to an imbalance in
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrnie
Glutamate
How are antipsychotic classes divided?
Typical and atypical
Both of these classifications may be used
1st and 2nd generation
Typical antipsychotics are more likely to cause
Secondary parkinsonism
High blood pressure
Elevated cholesterol
Diabetes
Akathisia is
a feeling of restlessness and inability to sit still
easy to confuse with psychotic agitation or anxiety
a potential side effect of antipsychotics
All of these
Atypical antipsychotic side effects may include
All of these
Weight gain
Hypertension
Diabetes
It is important to monitor side effects of all antipsychotic classes to balance potential side effects with benefits of the medications.
False
True
