Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference.

Provide an evidence-based rationale for the selected medication using at least one scholarly reference.

The patient reports hearing voices, has flat affect “Haloperidol is a

first-generation (typical) antipsychotic that is a commonly used

drug worldwide. Haloperidol is used to manage positive symptoms

of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions. It is FDA-

approved for treating schizophrenia.” (Rahman S, Marwaha R.

2022). The patient lives with her boyfriend and is unemployed,

the cost of first-generation antipsychotics are generally less

expensive than SGA. Haldol maybe dosed to be taken once daily

which may help to increase adherence to the regimen.