💊 Antipsychotics NCLEX Breakdown Let’s break down the two main types of antipsychotic meds: ⭐️ Typicals = 1st Gen Block dopamine receptors End in -azine or -peridol (e.g. thorazine, haloperidol) ⚠️ Side effects to know: Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) → Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions) → Pseudoparkinsonism (tremors, rigidity, shuffling gait) → Akathisia (restlessness) → Tardive dyskinesia (lip smacking, facial grimacing) ⭐️ Atypicals = 2nd Gen Block dopamine + serotonin receptors End in -pine or -done (e.g. quetiapine, risperidone) ⚠️ Contraindicated in dementia patients → ↑ mortality risk 💬 Comment below with which one you always mix up and want to solidify! #NCLEXPrep #nursingstudent #nursingstudentsoftiktok #nclexrn #nursingschool #futurenurse #futurenursesoftiktok #nursetiktok #nursingmajor #nursingeducation #nursingtiktok #nclexreview #nclex #nursing #pharmacology