Show Pharmacy & Pharmacology International JournalProceeding Volume 6 Issue 3 Bushra MushtaqPsychiatry Nursing Scholar,
India Correspondence: Bushra Mushtaq, PG Psychiatry Nursing Scholar, Srinagar, India, Tel 7006908561 Received: May 17, 2018 | Published: June 5, 2018 Citation: Mushtaq B. Role of psychiatric nurse for client receiving anti-psychotic drugs. Pharm Pharmacol Int J. 2018;6(3):222-223. DOI: 10.15406/ppij.2018.06.00179 Download PDF AbstractMental illness is growing in its magnitude. Even the normal person has minor issues like stress and anxiety due to various factors. The clients receiving the psychiatric consultation need support and special care by psychiatric nurse, these clients receive various drugs which have various side effects which needs to be taken care of, so this article deals with the various interventions which a psychiatric nurse can do in this regard. IntroductionAnti-psychotics are drugs which are used for the treatment of psychotic diseases and symptoms. Anti-psychotics are also called as D2–receptor blockers (dopamine receptors). These drugs are indicated in:1
There are various side effects associated with antipsychotics like;
To prevent and minimize these side effects, the psychiatric nurse has a role to play while dealing with the client receiving antipsychotics. Nursing diagnosisRisk of injury related to Central nervous system effects Interventions:2
Impaired physical activity related to extra pyramidal effect Interventions:
Impaired urinary elimination related to drug autonomic side-effect Interventions:
Risk of activity intolerance related to sedation, weakness (side-effects) Interventions:
General responsibilities of a psychiatric nurse
AcknowledgementNone. Conflict of interestThe author declares that there is no conflict of interest. References©2018 Mushtaq. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and build upon your work non-commercially. How do you manage extrapyramidal symptoms?Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS): Approach in Primary Care
Management strategies include giving diphenhydramine for acute dystonia; stopping or reducing the dose of antipsychotic; switching to a second generation; using a lower risk second generation antipsychotic such as quetiapine.
What are treatment options for extrapyramidal side effects?Pharmacological treatments most commonly consist of anticholinergic and antihistaminergic medications. Benzodiazepines, beta-adrenergic antagonists (propranolol), beta-adrenergic agonists (clonidine), or dopamine agonists (amantadine) may also be used.
How are extrapyramidal effects managed medically?Extrapyramidal symptoms caused by medication aren't usually treated separately. Instead, your doctor may try a lower dose or a completely different medication. In some cases, a doctor may prescribe lipophilic beta-blockers, benzodiazepines, or anticholinergics to lessen the side effects of antipsychotic medications.
What are the 4 extrapyramidal symptoms?Extrapyramidal side effects are a group of symptoms that can occur in people taking antipsychotic medications. 1 Symptoms of extrapyramidal effects include an inability to sit still, involuntary muscle contraction, tremors, stiff muscles, and involuntary facial movements.
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