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Alcohol withdrawal:

 Manifestations usually start within 4 to 12 hr of the last intake of alcohol and

can continue 5 to 7 days.

 Intended effects of Benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal: Decrease in the

risk of seizures, maintenance of vitals, decrease in intensity of withdrawal

manifestations, substitution therapy during withdrawal.

Buproprion—Avoid with asthma

Ch. 24

Medication for Psychotic Disorders---Risperidone:

 Relief of psychotic manifestations in other disorders, such as bipolar disorder

 Impulse control disorders

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Naltrexone: Suppresses the craving and pleasurable effects of alcohol. (also used for

opioid withdrawal)

Ch. 23 Effectiveness of mood stabilizers:

 Relief of acute manic manifestations

 Verbalization of improvement in mood

 Ability to perform ADLs

Ch. 22

Emergency Care for indications of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome:

 Stop antipsychotic medication

 Apply cooling blankets

 Increase fluid intake

 Administer dantrolene or bromocriptine to induce muscle relaxation

 Administer medication as prescribed to treat arrhythmias.