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Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Stabilize mood 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, and sedative/hyponotics,
Phenytoin ↑ clearance and ↓ effectiveness of quetiapine
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
(dose change may be necessary) 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, Caution
patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol, other CNS depressants
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,
Monitor mood changes. Assess for suicidal If extrapyramidal side effects are paranoic, or withdrawn
tendencies, especially during early therapy. present a reduction or discontinuation behavior
Restrict amount of drug available to patient.
Observe patient carefully when administering to
may be necessary, Monitor for tardive
ensure medication is swallowed and not dyskinesia (involuntary rhythmic
hoarded movement of mouth, face, and
extremities). Report immediately; may be
irreversible.