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Table 3 Medication-specific observations recorded in the metabolic monitoring forms at baseline

From: Use of an electronic metabolic monitoring form in a mental health service – a retrospective file audit

 

Measurea

Observation recorded – n (%)

Observation not recorded – n (%)

Endocrine

Prolactin levelb

27 (10.3)

234 (89.7)

Sodium valproate

Full blood count

8 (3.1)

253 (96.9)

 

Valproate level

26 (10.0)

235 (90.0)

Carbamazepine

Full blood count

1 (0.4)

260 (99.6)

 

Carbamazepine level

3 (1.1)

258 (98.9)

Lithium

Thyroid function test

54 (20.7)

207 (79.3)

 

Lithium level

3 (1.1)

258 (98.9)

Clozapine

Clozapine level

40 (15.3)

221 (84.7)

  1. aSpace is also provided on the form to record observations of cardiac function, including electrocardiogram (rate, rhythm, abnormality), echocardiogram (if consumers are on Clozapine), and troponin. No forms contained observations for these measures
  2. bInstructions on form are to record if consumer is on Risperidone or Amisulpride