You have a new patient who has been taking haloperidol (Hald…

You have a new patient who has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) for the past 15 years for the treatment of schizophrenia. You decide to switch him to aripiprazole (Abilify) but as you discontinue the Haldol you begin to see signs of tardive dyskinesia.  Which of the following statements would most likely be in your assessment note?

Your patient is in the acute crisis stabilization unit. agit…

Your patient is in the acute crisis stabilization unit. agitated, no known allergies, considered to be a threat to herself and others and weights 200lbs.  You are ordering Olanzapine (Zyprexa) 10 mg. IM with a second medication simultaneously.  Which medication would be contraindicated with Olanzapine (Zyprexa)?  

Your patient has been taking 50mg of naltrexone daily for 3…

Your patient has been taking 50mg of naltrexone daily for 3 months and has had great success cutting down on his alcohol use. When he presents for his follow up visit later this week, you know you’ll need to obtain some bloodwork to maintain safe use of naltrexone. Which lab values will you be reviewing?