Haloperidol (Haldol) is a traditional antipsychotic with some very distinct guidelines that could show up on your next exam or with your next combative, delirious patient. 



In this podcast episode, I’ll talk you through:




What Haldol is used for in the clinical setting
The multiple ways Haldol can be given (and how we’re going to give it for acute agitation in the hospital)
THE most important thing you need to know before you give Haldol and what to monitor afterwards.
The very dangerous thing that could happen to your patient with Haldol administration
Monitoring parameters
Common side effects of Haldol




Plus, I’m sharing a sneak peak into my Pharmacology course and an acronym that can help you focus your studying when learning new medications. 



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Want to see how I remember drug side effects? (https://straightanursingstudent.com/psychopharmacology-podcast/)



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Episode notes here: (https://straightanursingstudent.com/haldol/)