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Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia

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6 Assessment Suggested physical and laboratory assessments for patients with schizophrenia Assessment Initial or baseline a Follow-up b Assessments to monitor physical status and detect concomitant physical conditions Vital signs Pulse, blood pressure Pulse, blood pressure, temperature as clinically indicated Body weight and height Body weight, height, BMI c BMI c every visit for 6 months and at least quarterly thereafter Hematology CBC, including ANC CBC, including ANC if clinically indicated (e.g., patients treated with clozapine) Blood chemistries Electrolytes, renal function tests, liver function tests, TSH As clinically indicated Pregnancy Pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential Toxicology Drug toxicology screen, if clinically indicated Drug toxicology screen, if clinically indicated Electrophysiological studies EEG, if indicated on the basis of neurological exam or history Imaging Brain imaging (CT or MRI, with MRI being preferred), if indicated on the basis of neurological exam or history d Genetic testing Chromosomal testing, if indicated on the basis of physical examination or history, including developmental history e

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