PSYCHOSIS + SCHIZOPHRENIA: MONITORING Flashcards
1
Q
What needs to be monitored?
A
FBC, urea + electrolytes
LFTs
Weight + lipids
Fasting blood glucose
BP
ECG
Prolactin conc.
Physical health monitoring
2
Q
FBC, urea + electrolytes
A
Baseline
then yearly
3
Q
Lipids + weight
A
Baseline
3 months, then annually
Clozapine + Olanzapine = more frequent monitoring
4
Q
FBG
A
Baseline
4-6 months, then yearly
Clozapine + Olanzapine = more frequent monitoring
4
Q
BP
A
Before starting
Frequently during dose titration
5
Q
ECG
A
Particularly with CV risk factors/personal history of CVD
5
Q
Prolactin concentration
A
Start
6 months, then annually
6
Q
Physical health monitoring
A
A
General physical health
QRisk annually
