137 Psychotropic Medications: Adverse Drug Reactions
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This series deals with adverse drug reactions or events – the side effects that sometimes arise with the various medications used to treat psychiatric illnesses. Each program focuses on a different categorization of adverse drug reactions. The first program looks at generalized side effects, or side effects that occur across multiple classes of psychotropic medications. The second program explores side effects specific to one medication or to one particular class of medication. And the third program deals with extrapyramidal side effects, also known as movement disorders. Collectively, these programs cover side effects across a wide range of severity, from simply uncomfortable to life-threatening. Each program describes the symptoms of these side effects and equips the healthcare provider with strategies to help them identify and treat these disorders. Throughout the programs, art, animation, and dramatic situations are utilized to enhance the material presented.
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Schools: Mental health nursing; psychotropic medications
Healthcare Facilities: All patient care staff in and outpatient units |
Individual program descriptions
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137.1 Generalized Side Effects (18 min.)
This program begins with an introduction to Adverse Drug Reactions, looking at the generalized side effects for psychotropic medications used in the treatment of mental disorders. Many of the side effects mentioned are those that occur across multiple classes of psychotropic mediations. The program additionally covers how to manage the different adverse reactions to ensure the patient continues their course of treatment so that they can experience the potential benefits of psychotropic medication.
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137.2 Medication Specific Reactions (28 min.)
This program looks at the side effects for specific psychotropic medications used in the treatment of mental disorders, including both first generation agents as well as second generation. The program additionally covers how to manage the different adverse reactions to ensure the patient continues their course of treatment so that they can experience the potential benefits of psychotropic medication.
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137.3 Movement Disorders (16 min.)
This program looks at a specific subset of adverse drug reactions for psychotropic medications which are classified as movement disorders. The main types of movement disorders are described, as well as the medications to which they are linked, and the proper course of treatment when symptoms arise. The program additionally covers assessment tools as a way of both preventing and managing extrapyramidal side effects.
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