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Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Bipolar Disorder N/A
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) May cause asymptomatic increase in AST andALT
Alcohol, opioid analgesics,
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Take medication as directed. Inform of possibility of extrapyramidal
symptoms. Advise to change position slowly to minimize orthostatic
hypotension. May cause drowsiness. Avoid extremes in temp. Notify
health care provider promptly of sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding
bruising or rash. Emphasize need for follow up. Opthalmologic exams
should be preformed before and every 6 months during therapy
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Monitor mental status, blood pressure, med? Decreased in excited, manic,
extrapyramidal side effects, tardive If extrapyramidal side effects are paranoic, or withdrawn
dyskinesia, and neuroleptic malignant present a reduction or discontinuation behavior
syndrome. may be necessary