Antipsychotic drug monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
What are the monitoring requirements ?
A
FBC ( blood dycrasias)
Urea/electrolytes
LFT ( hepatoxicity and jaundice with phenothiazines )
Monitor mentioned above at the start and annually.
2
Q
What are the monitoring requirements ?
A
Blood lipids
weight gain
monitor at baseline and every three months
3
Q
What are the monitoring requirements ?
A
fasting blood glucose at base line and every six months then yearly
4
Q
What are the monitoring requirements ?
A
ECG at the start
BP at the start and during dose titration