Psychotic Disorders no. 4087

Psychotic Disorders no. 4087

QUESTION: Important teaching for clients receiving antipsychotic medication such as haloperidol (Haldol) includes which of the following instructions?

✓O a.) Use sunscreen because of photosensitivity.
✘O b.) Take the antipsychotic medication with food.
✘O c.) Have routine blood tests to determine levels of the medication.
✘O d.) Abstain from eating aged cheese.

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Antipsychotics such as haloperidol increase photosensitivity; therefore, clients taking these medications should be warned about the possibility of sunburns. Routine blood work isn't necessary. Food restrictions are necessary with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, not antipsychotics such as haloperidol. Antipsychotic medications can be taken without regard to food intake.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Implementation
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis