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Drug classification - conventional antipsychotic Dose range - PO: 2-20 mg/daily in divided doses - IM: 2-5 mg. q1-8 hr, not to exceed 100 mg/day Depot injection: - Haloperidol Decanoate - 50 to 100 mg q4weeks 00:56 01:07 Pharmacological action - alters effect of dopamin...

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  • August 19, 2022
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Haldol (haloperidol)
Drug classification - Answer - conventional antipsychotic

Dose range - Answer - PO: 2-20 mg/daily in divided doses
- IM: 2-5 mg. q1-8 hr, not to exceed 100 mg/day

Depot injection:
- Haloperidol Decanoate
- 50 to 100 mg q4weeks

Pharmacological action - Answer - alters effect of dopamine in the CNS
- has anticholinergic and alpha-adrenergic blocking
activity

Side effects/Adverse effects - Answer - seizures, extrapyramidal reactions, confusion
- drowsiness, restlessness
- tardive dyskinesia
- blurred vision, respiratory depression
- hypotension
- constipation
- dry mouth
- sedation
- tachycardia, urinary retention
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- agranulocytosis

Medication/food interactions - Answer - antihypertensives= hypotension
- CNS depressants = increased CNS depression
- alcohol
- anticholinergics
- caffeine
- carbamazepine

Nursing interventions/client education - Answer - take as directed
- may cause drowsiness
- change positions slowly
- possible extrapyramidal symptoms
- avoid drinking alcohol
- use sunscreen
- drug impairs body temperature regulation
- use frequent mouth rinse and good oral hygiene

Therapeutic uses - Answer - diminished signs and symptoms of psychoses
- improved behavior in children with Tourette's or

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