Antipsychotic Medication Post Test

ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION POST TEST

NAME:______DATE:______

NAME OF MEDICATION:______

1. List the diagnosis/diagnoses that would support an individual taking this medication:

 ______ ______

2. Where would you find the common side effects listed for this medication?

A. On the side of the pill bottle B. On the annual physical form C. On the pharmacy information sheet

3. The signs and symptoms of diabetes that staff need to monitor for are:

 ______ ______ ______ ______

4. Other important illnesses/symptoms that this medication may cause are:

5. The program nurse does not need to be notified when an individual is started on this medication. Circle one : True False

6. Important lab work you would expect an individual on this medication to have drawn would include:

7. Important interventions that would be appropriate to initiate and monitor an individual for would include:

8. A behavior plan would never be considered for an individual with the above diagnosis and on this medication. Circle one: True False