Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.

Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time frame for this testing (testing is before medication initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results range for any listed laboratory tests.

Include any required diagnostic testing. State the time

frame for this testing (testing is before medication

initiation or q 3 months, etc.). Includes normal results

range for any listed laboratory tests.

Anti psychotics are associated with weight gain; Therefore, the

patient should have baseline weight and BMI documented and

should be monitored for weight gain every six months, Pt should

also have baseline blood pressure and heart rate along with six

months monitoring of same or sooner if dose or symptoms

change. Blood work CBC and CMP, lipids, fasting glucose initial

and then annually. Abnormal Involuntary movement scale (AIMS)

test should be conducted every six months when being treated

with a conventional antipsychotic. Stahl, S. M. (2017)

g. Provide a minimum of three appropriate medication-

related teaching points for the client and/or family.

1. Haloperidol may add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS

depressants; Do not drink alcohol while taking this

medication.

2. Abruptly stopping this medication may cause increased

Psychosis or worsening of symptoms, instead dose should

be titrated down under medical supervision