Antipsychotics Flashcards
1
Q
Monitoring requirements
A
FBC, U&E, blood lipids, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, weight, ECG, LFT’s, prolactin
2
Q
what are the warning signs associated
A
hyperthermia muscle rigidity fluctuating levels of consciousness tachycardia labile blood pressure
3
Q
how often should the prolactin levels be monitored
A
start of therapy. 6 months in then annually
4
Q
if the QT interval is prolonged or other cardiac problems
A
dose reduced
5
Q
how should doses be increased
A
slowly and not more than once a week
6
Q
pt advice
A
drowsinsess especially at the start of treatment especiallt with alcohol
adeqaute fluid intake
7
Q
what is expected to happen to the dose in elderly patients
A
dose halved and monitor regularly
8
Q
what shou;d pts avoid at higher doses
A
sunlight due to photosensitisation
